Process whereby a neighborhood is gradually occupied by progressively lower income people.
Filtrate
Liquid that has been passed through a filter.
Filtration rate
The rate at which the water is traveling through the filter, measured as GPM (gallons per minute) per sq. ft.
Fin
A thin sheet of material (metal) of a heat exchanger that conducts heat to a fluid.
Final set
The completed curing of concrete or mortar.
Final value estimate
Final property appraisal estimate arrived at the use of appropriate appraisal methods.
Finance charge
Interest and any other charges, including points, that make up the fees incurred when borrowing money.
Financed closing costs
Costs for closing of title that are added to the loan amount rather than being paid up front. This practice adds to the amount borrowed, increasing the monthly payment.
Financial calculator
Calculator which has numerous built-in financial functions including cash flow analysis, mortgage amortization, present and future yield, yield to maturity and many other business statistics and financial ratios.
