| Acronym | Meaning |
| BCA | Basic Credit Approval |
| ARM | Adjustable Rate Mortgage |
| LASFE | Local Authority Self Financed Expenditure |
| EU | European Union |
| PPT | Plunge Protection Team (an Unknown Buyer Who "makes The Market" During Sharp Downturns) |
| NAO | National Audit Office |
| CMO | Collateralized Mortgage Obligation |
| STC | Securities Training Corporation |
| NRF | Neighbourhood Renewal Fund |
| NAV | Net Asset Value |