Earnest Money Deposit
Fannie Mae
Updated 10-31-2026
Earnest Money Deposit
A deposit submitted with a purchase offer to show that the buyer's offer is being made in good faith.
Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms
Fannie Mae · p. 13
FreddieMac
Updated 10-31-2026
Earnest Money Deposit
The deposit to show that you're committed to buying the home. The deposit will not be refunded to you after the seller accepts your offer, unless one of the sales contract contingencies is not fulfilled.
FreddieMac Glossary
FreddieMac · p. 6
FTC
Updated 10-31-2026
Earnest Money Deposit
The deposit to show that you're committed to buying the home. The deposit usually will not be refunded to you after the seller ac-cepts your offer, unless one of the sales contract contingencies is not fulfilled.
FTC Real Estate Terms
FTC · p. 6
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