Click on any letter to view terms, and definitions. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z joint tenancy: A form of co-ownership that gives each tenant equal interest and equal rights in the property, including the right of survivorship. judgment: A decision made by a court of law. In judgments that require the repayment of a debt, the court may place a lien against the debtor's real property as collateral for the judgment's creditor. judgment lien: A lien on the property of a debtor resulting from the decree of a court. judicial foreclosure: A type of foreclosure proceeding used in some states that is handled as a civil lawsuit and conducted entirely under the auspices of a court. jumbo loan: A loan that exceeds Fannie Mae’s legislated mortgage amount limits. Also called a nonconforming loan. |