Satisfaction of mortgage refers to the process of officially releasing or discharging a mortgage lien on a property once the mortgage debt has been fully repaid or satisfied. When a borrower obtains a mortgage loan to purchase or refinance a property, the lender typically places a lien on the property as security for the loan. Once the borrower has paid off the mortgage in full, the lender is required to provide documentation, often called a “satisfaction of mortgage” or “release of mortgage,” acknowledging that the debt has been satisfied and that the lien on the property has been removed. This document is usually recorded with the appropriate government authority, such as the county clerk’s office, to clear the mortgage from the property’s title and provide evidence that the borrower owns the property free and clear of any mortgage encumbrances. Satisfaction of mortgage ensures that the borrower has fulfiled their financial obligations and has full ownership rights to the property.
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