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Covenant

Direct AnswerA binding agreement or promise in a property deed or loan document. Restrictive covenants limit property use, while loan covenants set conditions borrowers must maintain, such as minimum debt coverage

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A binding agreement or promise in a property deed or loan document. Restrictive covenants limit property use, while loan covenants set conditions borrowers must maintain, such as minimum debt coverage ratios.

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