Initial Payment


Definition of "Initial payment"

Aniko Molnar-Szakolczai
Aniko Molnar-Szakolczai Callaway Henderson Sothebys International Realty

The down payment on the price of a real estate. For example, it is customary to make a down payment of 10% of the value of a real estate parcel upon signing the purchase agreement.

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