A '''mortgage''' is granting of a [[lien]] on real property, such as a home, by a [[debtor]] (borrower) to his [[creditor]] (lender), such that the property is security for the repayment on a loan. Once the loan is paid, the mortgage is discharged.
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A '''mortgage''' is granting of a [[lien]] on real property, such as a home, by a [[debtor]] (borrower) to his [[creditor]] (lender), such that the property is security for the repayment on a [[loan]]. Once the loan is paid, the mortgage is discharged.
[[Category:Legal Terms]]
[[Category:Legal Terms]]
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== External links ==
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*[http://dictionary.law.com/ Law Dictionary]
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*[http://research.lawyers.com/glossary/ Glossary of Legal Terms]