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Qualifying
Process determining an individual's financial ability to meet the terms of a loan. When selling real estate, the sales broker must qualify the buyer to make certain he/she has the financial ability to purchase the property and be eligible to obtain a mortgage.

Qualifying Ratios
Calculations that are used in determining whether a borrower can qualify for a mortgage. They consist of two separate calculations: a housing expense ratio and total expense ratio.

Quality of use
The type and value of real estate improvements made as well as the use to which land is put. This is controlled by zoning as well as suitability. For example, in a prime commercial downtown area large commercial department stores and high rise office buildings are constructed.

Quitclaim Deed
A deed that transfers without warranty whatever interest or title a grantor may have at the time the conveyance is made.