This would be a matter of state statutes. Each state enacts specific laws pertaining to real and personal property and how ownership is established. Generally all that is needed to have the title changed is the probate order establishing the validity of the will.
Often you or the mortgage company file a certificate of release, referencing the original record of the mortgage. There are other complications if there was a deed of trust or other partial conveyance.
When you pay off your mortgage the lender must send you a discharge or deed of release which you must record in the land records. Once it's recorded your title is free and clear of the mortgage.
Providing that all other requirements of law have been met, once the mortgage has been paid off and the clear title has been registered, you may give a house as a gift to whomever you want.
The effect of a lien is to cloud title based on monies owed. The title cannot change hands without the removal of the lien, meaning the lien amount is paid before title is clear.
The lien must be paid in order to clear the title.The lien must be paid in order to clear the title.The lien must be paid in order to clear the title.The lien must be paid in order to clear the title.
You should have received a mortgage discharge from the mortgagee when the last payment was made. You should check your records. If you didn't receive it then you need to contact them now and request a recordable discharge and then record it immediately in the land records office.
In a title theory state when a property owner grants a mortgage they actually convey the title to the lender or a trustee until the mortgage is paid off. The conveyance is conditional: If the mortgage is paid off the lender releases the property; if the mortgagor defaults the lender can take possession of the property by foreclosure and sell it.In a title theory state when a property owner grants a mortgage they actually convey the title to the lender or a trustee until the mortgage is paid off. The conveyance is conditional: If the mortgage is paid off the lender releases the property; if the mortgagor defaults the lender can take possession of the property by foreclosure and sell it.In a title theory state when a property owner grants a mortgage they actually convey the title to the lender or a trustee until the mortgage is paid off. The conveyance is conditional: If the mortgage is paid off the lender releases the property; if the mortgagor defaults the lender can take possession of the property by foreclosure and sell it.In a title theory state when a property owner grants a mortgage they actually convey the title to the lender or a trustee until the mortgage is paid off. The conveyance is conditional: If the mortgage is paid off the lender releases the property; if the mortgagor defaults the lender can take possession of the property by foreclosure and sell it.
The mortgage will be paid off from the proceeds of the sale. The buyer's attorney will make certain the mortgage is paid off before the buyer takes title.
A deed of trust as part of a mortgage transaction transfers title to the mortgaged property to a trustee until the mortgage is paid in full. When the mortgage has been paid off the trustee must transfer the property back to the owner. The trustee has no actual "ownership rights" since it acts as only a holder of the title until the note is paid.A deed of trust as part of a mortgage transaction transfers title to the mortgaged property to a trustee until the mortgage is paid in full. When the mortgage has been paid off the trustee must transfer the property back to the owner. The trustee has no actual "ownership rights" since it acts as only a holder of the title until the note is paid.A deed of trust as part of a mortgage transaction transfers title to the mortgaged property to a trustee until the mortgage is paid in full. When the mortgage has been paid off the trustee must transfer the property back to the owner. The trustee has no actual "ownership rights" since it acts as only a holder of the title until the note is paid.A deed of trust as part of a mortgage transaction transfers title to the mortgaged property to a trustee until the mortgage is paid in full. When the mortgage has been paid off the trustee must transfer the property back to the owner. The trustee has no actual "ownership rights" since it acts as only a holder of the title until the note is paid.
Absolutely, you can sell a house with a second mortgage on it. Keep in mind that you will have to provide clear title at time of closing and that the all mortgages (first and second) will need to be satisfied at closing which can be paid with the proceeds from the sale.
Generally, if you recently paid off a loan, the lender has already charged you the service fees to obtain, draft and/or record the release/discharge of mortgage. On the other hand, if you are dealing with a missing mortgage discharge that has been paid off years ago (perhaps it's not even your mortgage, but remains on title for a prior owner) than you need to get a independ servicer to research your request.
Yes. Georgia is a title theory state. That means the title remains in the lender until the debt is paid. However, the conveyance is a conditional conveyance. The lender cannot keep the property unless there is a default in the mortgage. If the mortgage is paid off the lenders interest is extinguished and it must provide a release of the mortgage that should be recorded in the land records.Yes. Georgia is a title theory state. That means the title remains in the lender until the debt is paid. However, the conveyance is a conditional conveyance. The lender cannot keep the property unless there is a default in the mortgage. If the mortgage is paid off the lenders interest is extinguished and it must provide a release of the mortgage that should be recorded in the land records.Yes. Georgia is a title theory state. That means the title remains in the lender until the debt is paid. However, the conveyance is a conditional conveyance. The lender cannot keep the property unless there is a default in the mortgage. If the mortgage is paid off the lenders interest is extinguished and it must provide a release of the mortgage that should be recorded in the land records.Yes. Georgia is a title theory state. That means the title remains in the lender until the debt is paid. However, the conveyance is a conditional conveyance. The lender cannot keep the property unless there is a default in the mortgage. If the mortgage is paid off the lenders interest is extinguished and it must provide a release of the mortgage that should be recorded in the land records.
With a quit claim and the agreement of your mortgage company, you can transfer your home title to anyone. However, if you are carrying the mortgage, there needs to be lien on the title until the loan is paid in full.
You are obligated for paying the loan if you signed the mortgage. If your name was added to the title after the mortgage was granted then you received your interest subject to the mortgage. If it isn't paid the lender will take possession of the property by foreclosure. If your name was on the title prior to the mortgage and the lender didn't have you consent to the mortgage then the lender made a big mistake and can only take possession of the interest of the person who did sign the mortgage.You are obligated for paying the loan if you signed the mortgage. If your name was added to the title after the mortgage was granted then you received your interest subject to the mortgage. If it isn't paid the lender will take possession of the property by foreclosure. If your name was on the title prior to the mortgage and the lender didn't have you consent to the mortgage then the lender made a big mistake and can only take possession of the interest of the person who did sign the mortgage.You are obligated for paying the loan if you signed the mortgage. If your name was added to the title after the mortgage was granted then you received your interest subject to the mortgage. If it isn't paid the lender will take possession of the property by foreclosure. If your name was on the title prior to the mortgage and the lender didn't have you consent to the mortgage then the lender made a big mistake and can only take possession of the interest of the person who did sign the mortgage.You are obligated for paying the loan if you signed the mortgage. If your name was added to the title after the mortgage was granted then you received your interest subject to the mortgage. If it isn't paid the lender will take possession of the property by foreclosure. If your name was on the title prior to the mortgage and the lender didn't have you consent to the mortgage then the lender made a big mistake and can only take possession of the interest of the person who did sign the mortgage.