Real Estate Terms - M

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Metes and Bounds

A legal description used in describing boundary lines.

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Mineral Rights

Ownership of the minerals beneath the ground. The owner of mineral rights doesn't necessarily own the surface land.

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Moratorium

Temporary suspension of the enforcement of liability for a debt.

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Mortgage

An instrument by which property is hypothecated to secure the payment of a debt.

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Mortgage Broker

A person who, for a fee, brings together a lender with a borrower. Also known as a loan broker.

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Mortgage Note

Evidence of the debt in a mortgage document.

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Mortgagee

One who lends the money and receives the mortgage.

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Mortgagor

One who borrows on a property and gives a mortgage as security.

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