Other Peoples Money Opm


Definition of "Other People's Money (OPM)"

Ed Herbst
  Keller Williams Classic Realty

The use of borrower funds by people or business to increase the return on an investment. Examples are a mortgage to purchase real estate and buying real estate stock on margin.


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