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Underwriting

The process of analyzing a borrower's capability to honor repayment of a loan (evaluating his or her credit, assets, employment) along with the value of the property being purchased, to help minimize the risk involved for the party lending the purchase money

Unilateral contract

A one-sided contract in which only one party is legally under obligation by the terms of the contract; one party promises an action to the second party, who is not legally required to respond, but if the second part does comply, then the first party is obligated to honor the promise made

Unsecured loan

A loan that is not guaranteed by collateral

Usury

The act of charging more than the maximum rate of interest permitted by law

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Working With An Agent >An Inspired Real Estate Agent

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Celia Simmer & Elke Simmer Gerdes, REALTORŽ, real estate agent and broker for Cedar Falls and Waterloo, Iowa home listings, property and land for sale

Celia Simmer and Elke Simmer
TRAPP REALTORS
3321 Cedar Heights Dr.
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Cell: 319-240-4337 or 240-3034
Toll Free: 877-292-2121
Office: 319-277-2121 ext 204
Fax: 319-277-2127
Email: Celia@CF4Sale.com
Email: Elke@cfu.net
Are you interested in buying or selling real estate in Waterloo or Cedar Falls, Iowa? If so, you've come to the right place! My name is Celia Simmer, and for the last 15 years, I've specialized in helping my clients find the perfect home or commercial space in beautiful Black Hawk County. Elke Gerdes, my daughter, and I would like you to allow us to be your guides.

Want to invest in housing for your University of Northern Iowa student? Need school information from this area? As a life-long residents and graduates of UNI, we know the town and its market. We've worked with buyers in Waterloo and Cedar Falls; Denver, Dike, Hudson, and Wavery.

Introducing people who are relocating to this area is easy for us, having been raised here ourselves and raising our children here. We take great pride in providing top quality real estate service and first class performance.

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