Monetary Policy


Definition of "Monetary policy"

Federal regulation of the money supply through changing commercial bank reserve requirements and interest rates, thereby stimulating the economy or deflating the economy.



Search Real Estate Glossary

 

Related Real Estate Glossary terms

Overseas Private Investment Corporation (opic)

Federal program to insure private U.S. investments in foreign countries, created by the Foreign Assi ...

Drug-free Workplace Act Of 1988

Federal statute relating to drug abuse policies that requires all employers with federal contracts a ...

Variable Dollar Annuity

Annuity in which premium payments are used to purchase accumulation units, their number depending on ...

Accumulation Unit

Measure of policyholder interest in a variable annuity policy prior to the annuity date. This measur ...

Ingress

Entrance or path to a land parcel. Passageway existing from property. An egress may lead to a roadw ...

Vacancy

Circumstance where no people or contents occupy or are kept in a building for at least 60 consecutiv ...

Related Real Estate FAQ

What Is A Lifetime Rate Cap?

A lifetime rate cap is an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), this cap limits the amount the interest ra ...

What Happens When You Prequalify?

When you are prequalified, the lender gives you an estimate but does not formally commit to giving y ...

What Is A Gift Letter?

A gift letter is when an individual gives you money for a down payment as a gift, that person must w ...

What Is An Annuity?

An annuity is a long-term, interest-paying contract offered through an insurance company or financia ...

What Is A Credit Report?

A credit report is a report of all your debt information compiled by an independent agency. The cred ...

What Do I Need To Know About Business Insurance?

Commercial insurance is designed to help protect many of the risks your business can face, including ...

Read why Real Estate Agent rates 5 Stars in 10 Agent Reviews
Read Reviews

Agents join here
Add our widget on your Website

Real Estate Advice

Should you Buy a Home with Cash? Tax Breaks for the First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Loan Types What is the Best Time of Year to Buy a Home? Is it better to buy or sell a home first

FAQ

What do I need to know about Individual Health Insurance? What do I need to know about Condominium Insurance? If I want to buy a house and I know the property and the seller already have an agent, can I act as my own agent and negotiate a lower fee? What is an appreciation? What is an inspection?