Real Estate Term: Addendum

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In today's seller/buyer term definition, "addendum" to a sales contract is explained.


Also known as an "acceleration covenant," an acceleration clause is a contract provision that requires a borrower to repay all of an outstanding loan if specific requirements (outlined by the lender) are not met, such as not maintaining a certain credit score. They help to mitigate the risk of default for the lender.