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Hazard Insurance
insurance on a property against fire and other natural disasters. Areas prone to flood, hurricanes, or earthquakes may require special policies.

Homeowner's Fees (Association Fees)
payments made by the owners of a condominium or a unit in a PUD to the homeowners' association for administrative expenses, and cost incurred in upkeep of the common areas.

Homeowner's Insurance
a policy that combines personal liability insurance and hazard insurance for a home and its contents. Such a policy is generally required to obtain a loan.

Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
the federal government agency that oversees the FHA.

HUD 1
a closing document required by HUD that outlines the settlement cost of a loan. It contains an itemized list of closing costs and is signed by the buyer and the seller.

Hybrid Mortgage
a mortgage with a one-time rate adjustment after a specified number of years.


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