Real Estate Investment Trust

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Definition: Real Estate Investment Trust


Real Estate Investment Trust


What is the dictionary definition of Real Estate Investment Trust?

Dictionary Definition


n. nicknamed REIT, a real estate investment organization which finds investors and buys real property and gives each investor either a percentage interest in the property itself or an interest in a loan secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

Usually, the loan is used to develop the property and build upon it, and then there is a division of profits upon sale-if there is a profit.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Real Estate Investment Trust are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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