Advice / Glossary /

Real Estate Term Acceleration Clause

A provision in a contract allowing the lender to require the borrower to repay all or part of the loan if certain conditions (failure to make payment) are not met or breached; normally appears on loan documents and mortgages; lender may require payment of full principal plus interest.

This definition has been provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal, investment or other professional advice. You should seek the advice of a financial or real estate professional before making any type of investment.