Definition: A special form of secured loan where the purpose of the loan must be specified to the lender, to purchase assets that must be fixed (not movable) property, such as a house or piece of farm land. The assets are registered as the legal property of the borrower but the lender can seize them and dispose of them if they are not satisfied with the manner in which the repayment of the loan is conducted by the borrower. Once the loan is fully repaid, the lender loses this right of seizure and the assets are then deemed to be unencumbered.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s dive into today's show!
We’re tackling ‘mortgages,’ a word that can seem quite grand,
But let’s break it down with a rhyme, so you understand.
Think of it like this: You want a home, it’s true,
A place to rest and build your life anew.
A
mortgage
is a loan, a special kind you see,
To buy fixed property – like a house, for you and me!
It's
secured
, that means the lender has a claim,
Protecting their investment, it’s part of the game.
You tell them clearly what you plan to do,
Like buying this house, shiny and new!
The property’s registered, legally it’s yours,
But if repayments falter, behind closed doors...
The lender can step in, with a serious plea,
To reclaim the asset – that's their right, you agree!
"Unencumbered” is the key, when the loan is paid,
The lender releases it, no longer swayed.
It’s like unlocking chains, setting the property free,
No longer subject to their ownership decree!
So remember this rhyme, let it stick in your head,
A mortgage secures a home, carefully led.
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Mortgages and finance – knowledge we adore!