Two Step MortgageAn adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) that has one interest rate for the first five to seven years of its term and a different interest rate for the remainder…
Two- to Four- Family PropertyA residential property that provides living space (dwelling units) for two to four families, although ownership of the structure is evidenced by a single…
Type of PurchaserIf you sell a loan in the same calendar year in which it was originated or purchased, you must identify the type of purchaser to whom it was sold.
U.S. affiliateA U.S. business enterprise in which there is foreign direct investment-that is, in which a single foreign person, or entity, owns or controls, directly or…
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)(DOJ)DOJ is the United States federal executive department responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice.
U.S. direct investment abroad (USDIA)Ownership or control, directly or indirectly, by one U.S. person, or entity, of 10 percent or more of the voting securities of an incorporated foreign…
U.S. multinational company (MNC)U.S. parent and its foreign affiliates. (Usually defined as the U.S. parent and its majority-owned foreign affiliate).
U.S. parentA person, or entity, resident in the United States, that owns or controls 10 percent or more of the voting securities of an incorporated foreign business…
U.S. residentsIndividuals, governments, business enterprises, and nonprofit organizations that have their center of economic interest in the United States and that…
Ultimate beneficial owner (UBO)The person, or entity, that ultimately owns or controls a U.S. affiliate of a foreign company and that derives the benefits associated with ownership or…
Umbrella Liability InsuranceA policy that "floats" above your other coverage. You must carry a certain amount of underlying liability coverage before you may buy an umbrella policy.
Uncollected FundsA portion of a deposit balance that has not yet been collected by the depository bank.
Uncovered optionAn uncovered option, also known as a naked option, is an option that is not backed by another position.
Under ReviewThe review status of a financial disclosure report after the filer has eSigned and submitted their report for review.
underground economyMoney-making activities that people don't report to the government, including both illegal and legal activities.
Underground Storage Tank (UST)(UST)An underground storage tank system (UST) is a tank and any underground piping connected to the tank that has at least 10 percent of its combined volume…
Underinsured Motorist (UIM)(UIM)This covers bodily injury losses for you or your passengers if you are hit by an at-fault motorist who does not have enough insurance to cover your claim.
Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage (UIM)(UIM)Is coverage for any bodily injury resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, which is covered under a liability policy at the time of the injury…
Underlying AssetsAssets that are held in another investment vehicle in which a filer has a financial interest.
Underlying instrumentAn underlying instrument is a security, such as a stock, a commodity, or other type of financial product, such as a stock index, whose value determines…
Underlying investmentThe investments a variable annuity's separate account fund, a mutual fund, or other fund makes are considered the fund's underlying investments.
Underlying mortgageRefers to the first mortgage when there is a wraparound mortgage. See "wraparound mortgage."
UndervaluationAny stock that trades at a lower price than the issuing company's reputation, earnings outlook, or financial situation would seem to merit is considered…
UnderwaterYou're underwater when your employee stock options are out-of-the-money and so currently worthless.
UnderweightedWhen you own less of a security, an asset class, or a subclass than your target asset allocation calls for, you are said to be underweighted in that…
UnderwriterAn individual in an insurance company who determines what insurance risks will be accepted and on what terms.
UnderwritingThe purchase for resale of a new issue of securities by an investment dealer or group of dealers.
Undistributed profitsThe portion of corporate profits that remains after taxes and dividends have been paid.
Unearned premiumThe portion of the premium for the remaining time period that the policy will not be in force.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)(UCC)A set of statutes enacted by the various States to provide consistency among the States' commercial laws.
Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA)Under the UGMA, you as an adult can set up a custodial account for a minor and put assets such as cash, securities, and mutual funds into it.
Uniform Residential Loan ApplicationA standard mortgage application your lender will ask you to complete. The form requests your income, assets, liabilities, and a description of the…
Uniform Settlement StatementA standard document prescribed by the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act containing information for closing which must be supplied to both buyer and…
Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA)The UTMA allows you as an adult to set up a custodial account for a minor, who owns any assets placed in the account, although he or she can't legally…
Unilateral current transfersRecorded when transfers of resources that affect a nation's income or product in the current period occur without a quid pro quo; the country receiving…
uninsured bankAn uninsured bank does not accept retail deposits and need not apply for federal deposit insurance.
Uninsured Motorist (UM)(UM)This covers bodily injury for you or your family if you are hit by an at-fault uninsured motorist.
Uninsured motorist protectionCovers the insured and family members if injured by a hit-and-run motorist or a motorist without liability protection, if the other driver is at fault.
Unit investment trust (UIT)A UIT may be a fixed portfolio of bonds with specific maturity dates, a portfolio of income-producing stocks, or a portfolio of all of the securities…
Unit of tradingWhen you buy stocks, bonds, options and commodities futures, it's typical to buy in a particular volume or a particular dollar value, called a round lot…
Unit trustThe category of investment known as a mutual fund in the US is called a unit trust in other parts of the world.
unit trustsA collection of securities, usually bonds, packaged by brokers and sold to investors.
United States workerUnited States worker means an employee who is either a citizen or national of the United States, or an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent…
Universal Life InsuranceA flexible premium life insurance policy under which the policyholder may change the death benefit from time to time (with satisfactory evidence of…
UniverseIn the world of investments, the word universe refers to a specific group or category of investments that share certain characteristics.
Unlisted securityA security, such as a stock, is unlisted when it does not meet the listing requirements or pay the listing fee of any of the organized exchanges or…
Unpaid Principal Balance (UPB)(UPB)amount of a loan that is due to the lender. This does not include additional charges, such as interest.
Unrealized gainIf you own an investment that has increased in value, your gain is unrealized until you sell and take your profit.
Unrealized Gain (Loss)A profit (loss) that has not been realized through the sale of a security. The gain (loss) is realized when a security or futures contract is actually…
Unrealized lossIf the market price of a security you own drops below the amount you paid for it, you have an unrealized loss.
Unsatisfied judgment fundA special fund which, subject to several restrictions, pays individuals for bodily injury arising out of the use of a motor vehicle for their damages if…
Unsecured bondWhen a bond isn't backed by collateral or security of some kind, such as a mortgage, that can be used to repay the bondholders if the bond issuer…
Up Front ChargesThe fees charged to homeowners by the lender at the time of closing a mortgage loan. This includes points, broker's fees, insurance, and other charges.
UptickAn uptick is the smallest possible incremental increase in a security's price, which, for stocks, is one cent.
US savings bondThe US government issues two types of savings bonds: Series EE and Series I. You buy electronic Series EE bonds through a Treasury Direct account for face…
US Treasury bondUS Treasury bonds are long-term government debt securities, typically issued with 30-year terms.
Use tableA table in the input-output (I-O) accounts that shows the consumption of commodities by industries, as well as the commodity composition of gross domestic…
user feesAn excise tax, often in the form of a license or supplemental charge, levied to fund a public service.
user taxA tax that is paid directly by the consumer of a good, product, or service.
UsuryCharging an illegally high interest rate on a loan.
Usury RatesThe maximum rate of interest lenders may charge borrowers. The usury rate is generally set by State law.
utility costsPeriodic housing costs for water, electricity, natural gas, heating oil, etc.
VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)A federal agency, which guarantees loans made to veterans; similar to mortgage insurance, a loan guarantee protects lenders against loss that may result…
VA (Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of)A federal government agency that provides benefits to veterans and their dependents, including health care, educational assistance, financial assistance…
VA Guaranteed LoanA mortgage loan that is guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
VA MortgageA mortgage guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
VA mortgage loanA form of mortgage insurance. Housing loans to veterans by banks, savings and loans, or other lenders are guaranteed by the U.S.
Validity EditsThe specified data are reported incorrectly and must be corrected. The most common example is incorrect census tracts.
Validity of certified labor condition applicationsA labor condition application which has been certified by OFLC shall be valid for the period of employment indicated on Form ETA 9035 by the authorized…
valuationValuation is the process of estimating the value, or worth, of an asset or investment.
ValueIn determining the monetary equivalent for assets and gifts, value is a good faith estimate of the fair market value if the exact value is neither known…
Value addedThe gross output of an industry or a sector less its intermediate inputs; the contribution of an industry or sector to gross domestic product (GDP).
Value fundWhen a mutual fund manager buys primarily undervalued stocks for the fund's portfolio with the expectation that these stocks will increase in price, that…
Value Line Composite IndexValue Line, an independent investment research service, tracks the performance of approximately 1,700 common stocks in its composite index.
Value Line, Inc.Value Line is an investment research company that provides detailed analysis on a range of stocks, mutual funds, and convertible investments.
Value stockValue stocks, also known as undervalued stocks, trade at a lower price than the company's reputation, earnings outlook, or financial situation would seem…
Variable annuityA variable annuity is an insurance company product designed to allow you to accumulate retirement savings.
Variable ExpensesCosts or payments that may vary from month to month, for example, gasoline or food.
Variable interest rateAn amount of compensation to a lender rate that is allowed to vary over the maturity of a loan. The amount of variation is generally governed by an index.
Variable Life InsuranceLife insurance under which the benefits relate to the value of assets behind the contract at the time the benefit is paid.
Variable maturity mortgageA long-term mortgage loan under which the interest rate may be adjusted periodically.