Definition of "Set-off"

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    Statement made verbally. It is better legally to have a written statement because verbal ones without witnesses may be denied. ...

    Also called trust deed. A document that conveys title to a neutral third party during the period in which the mortgage loan is outstanding as collateral for a debt. ...

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    (1) foreclosed real estate or subject property in a bankrupt estate. (2) Income property which is making inadequate returns and has a negative capitalization rate. ...

    Money payments to be delayed for a future date or extended over a period of time. ...

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