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Purchase-money mortgage

A note that is secured by a mortgage or deed of trust that is provided by a buyer, in their capacity as the mortgagor, to a seller, in their capacity as the mortgagee, as part of the payment for the acquisition of real estate.

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Last updated: March 11, 2025
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