Pipeline Risk


Definition of "Pipeline Risk"

The lender's risk that, between the time a lock commitment is given to the borrower and the time the loan is closed, interest rates will rise and the lender will take a loss on selling the loan.



Search Real Estate Glossary

 

Related Real Estate Glossary terms

Marginal Land

Land that has poor income potential, usually used in an agricultural sense meaning that the land is ...

Flexible Premium Life Insurance

Policy that has an initial premium with flexible premiums thereafter. Within limits, a policy owner ...

Hearing

An adversary hearing allows both parties to an issue to present their views. A public procedure ...

Completion Bond

Bond given by a building contractor to a public authority and guaranteed by a third party, usually a ...

Benefit

Monetary sum paid or payable to a recipient for which the insurance company has received the premium ...

Initial Premium

Premium paid at the time a policy goes into effect. With some policies, such as group health insuran ...

Related Real Estate FAQ

What Do I Need To Know About Homeowners Insurance?

It is where you live and where your possessions are. Chances are, it\'s your asset. But more than po ...

What Is Homeowners Association (HOA)?

Homeowners association is a nonprofit association that manages the common areas of a condominium or ...

What Are Prepayment Penalties?

A penalty fee charged for paying off a mortgage early, thus allowing banks to still make money off o ...

What Is A Mortgage Banker?

A mortgage banker is a company that originates mortgages and sells them to a secondary market. ...

What Is An Interest Rate?

An interest rate is the percentage the lender charges you for borrowing money. ...

What Do I Need To Know About RV Insurance?

Your motor home can be both your transportation and your home away from home. So like your auto and ...

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

Tax Breaks for the First Time Home Buyer Real Estate Open House - The Dos and Don What Must I Disclose When Selling My Home? What do Real Estate Attorneys do? 6 Reasons you are not selling properties

FAQ

What is a proration? What is a mortgage banker? What is a housing ratio? What is a loan-to-value (LTD) ratio? How much money can I borrow to buy a home?