mass screenÂ·ing. examination of a large population to detect the manifestation of a disease in order to initiate treatment or prevent spread, as part of a public health campaign. mass screenÂ·ing. Examination of a large population to detect manifestation of disease to initiate treatment or prevent its spread.
blanket. A single mortgage instrument covering two or more properties.It is most often encountered in property intended for development,with partial lien releases given as lots are sold and part of the sale proceeds used to pay down the loan.
Save. Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images. A blanket mortgage is a mortgage that covers multiple properties or pieces of land. The arrangement allows for a property owner or developer to pool property loans into a single loan with a single lender and the same terms, including one interest rate and one regular payment.