Short-Sale.com

Invested.

Last updated 08-20-2026

California Department of Real Estate

Updated 08-20-2026

Invested.

LEVY — To impose a tax. LIEN — A form of encumbrance which usually makes specific property security for the payment of a debt or discharge of an obligation. Example — judgments, taxes, mortgages, deeds of trust, etc. LIFE ESTATE — An estate or interest in real property, which is held for the duration of the life of some LIFE OF LOAN CAP (CAP RATE) — With regard to an adjustable rate mortgage, a ceiling the note rate cannot exceed over the life of the loan. LIMITATIONS, STATUTE OF — The commonly used identifying term for various statutes which require that a legal action be commenced within a prescribed time after the accrual of the right to seek legal relief.

California Department of Real Estate Glossary

California Department of Real Estate · p. 20

Related terms

Need help?

Ask more questions about Invested. in Help. You'll get answers for your situation.

People also ask

Report an issue with this page

Domain alone is fine (we'll add https). Video must be a link — not an upload.

JPEG, PNG, or WebP only. Max 4 MB each.