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Leasehold Estate

Fannie Mae

Updated 10-31-2026

Leasehold Estate

A way of holding title to a property wherein the borrower does not actually own the property but rather has a recorded long-term lease on it.

Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms

Fannie Mae · p. 26

ABA

Updated 10-31-2026

Leasehold Estate

an interest in real estate granted by a lease, typically limited to a specified term of years, and which estate terminates at the end of the lease.

American Bar Association Glossary of Real Estate Terms

ABA · p. 6

HUD 4000.1 Glossary

Updated 10-31-2026

Leasehold Estate

Leasehold Estate refers to the right to use and occupy real estate for a stated term and under certain conditions that have been conveyed by a lease.

HUD 4000.1 Glossary

p. 27

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