a protuberance in the tissue of a plant; an excrescence on a stem, branch, or root; a node or joint in a stem, especially when of swollen form. 8. any of various fungal diseases of trees characterized by the formation of an excrescence, knob, or gnarl.
Qualifying for a Mortgage Out of College. If you are a former student, and have a limited work history and student loan debt, you can still potentially qualify for a home loan if your field of study was in direct relationship to your field of of employment. For example, you have a degree in accounting and youâve recently taken a job as an accountant.
Almost everyone qualifies for student loans, though students with the greatest financial need can generally borrow under the best terms. The first step in applying for a student loan is figuring out whether you will be considered an independent student or one who is dependent on your parents. There is some gray area when it comes to dependency status, but generally speaking, you're an independent student if: 1  You are over the age of 24.