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Real Estate Glossary

Cross-defaulting

This is a clause in a loan agreement or bond that puts a borrower in default if they default on another responsibility. Cross-default provisions protect the interest of the lenders and encourage repayment.

Real Estate Glossary

Hangout Risk

The hangout risk, on the other hand, is the risk corresponding to the borrower's inability or ability to repay the loan. The hangout risk is an important consideration in investments with a single tenant, and it is established by...

Real Estate Glossary

Floor Area Ratio

FAR for short, this is the ratio of the building's floor area in relation to the size of the land on which the property is located. It is expressed as a decimal number and is calculated by dividing the total area of the building...

Real Estate Glossary

Development Spread

This measures the value added by taking on the lease-up and construction risk. The greater the development spread is, the more likely the development will be financially feasible. To calculate the development risk, take the...

Real Estate Glossary

Development Yield

Also known as a project's yield on cost, development yield is a metric calculating the project's net operating income at stabilization divided by the total project cost. It can be used to evaluate whether or not it's worthwhile...