Rebate :
A special payment from the manufacturer to the customer to promote sales of slow-selling models. Also called a "Customer Incentive".

Recording Fees :
Money paid to the lender for recording a home sale with the local authorities, thereby making it part of the public records.

Restrictive Covenants :
Private restrictions limiting the use of real property. Restrictive covenants are created by deed and may "run with the land," binding all subsequent purchasers of the land, or may be "personal" and binding only between the original seller and buyer. The determination whether a covenant runs with the land or is personal is governed by the language of the covenant, the intent of the parties, and the law in the State where the land is situated. Restrictive covenants that run with the land are encumbrances and may affect the value and marketability of title. Restrictive covenants may limit the density of buildings per acre, regulate size, style or price range of buildings to be erected, or prevent particular businesses from operating or minority groups from owning or occupying homes in a given area. (This latter discriminatory covenant is unconstitutional and has been declared unenforceable by the U.S. Supreme Court.)

Refinancing :
To provide new financing for an existing loan. The existing loan is paid with the Proceeds from the new loan. Typically the new loan is at a lower rate, or has a longer term than the previous loan.

Rate :
See Interest Rate.