Business and Personal Finance Dictionary

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• EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT
  
  A sum of money paid by a potential purchaser as proof of her intention to complete the purchase transaction. Held in trust, usually by the Listing Agent, and credited to Purchaser off purchase price. May be forfeited if Purchaser fails to complete transaction.
  
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