Mortgagor

usgb/ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒɔːr/
noun

A person who borrows money from a bank or similar organization to buy a house or other property. The property is the bank's security if the person fails to repay the money.

The mortgagor failed to make the monthly payments, so the bank repossessed the house.
Visual representation of "mortgagor" - A person who borrows money from a bank or similar organization to buy a house or other property. The property is the bank's security if the person fails to repay the money.

Often appears as...

  • defaulting mortgagor
  • mortgagor rights

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Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "mortgagor"
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Financial Commitment

Understand that becoming a mortgagor is a serious financial obligation with potential risks.

Illustration for Financial Commitment
After signing the agreement, Jane became the mortgagor, committed to years of repayment.
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Repayment Failure

Remember that a mortgagor can lose their property if they don't meet the repayment conditions.

Illustration for Repayment Failure
If the mortgagor can't pay the loan, the bank could take ownership of the property.
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Property Ownership

A mortgagor owns the property, but the lender has a claim on it until the loan is fully repaid.

Illustration for Property Ownership
As the mortgagor of the house, Michael has the title, but the bank has a lien on it.
Visual representation of the word "Mortgagor"

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