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The easiest way to buy a property, or finance a business is to get a mortgage loan. Mortgage and finance is, therefore, very popular methods to get a loan. Addressing the high demand, a large number of financial institutions and lenders are now in mortgage and finance. Â
Two types of mortgages exit today. They are 'mortgage by demise' and 'mortgage by legal charge'. At present, the mortgage by demise system is not widely used. By this system, the lender becomes the owner of a secured property until the borrower finishes paying the loan. Only after repaying the loan, the borrower can own the secured property. On the other hand, the mortgage by legal charge exists in many jurisdictions now. Â
When receiving finance by a mortgage by legal charge, the borrower's ownership to the land is intact. However, if the borrower does not comply with the terms and conditions of the set mortgage, i.e. without repaying as scheduled, the lender can sell the aforesaid property to cover the loan. Normally, a mortgage by legal charge is registered in a public office. When a bank or lender receives an application for a loan, typically, they inquire from the public office to know whether a mortgage is already attached to a particular property of the applicant. Â
Furthermore, equitable mortgages are also available. Under equity mortgages, a lender grants a loan when a borrower has promised a security if h/she is unable to make repayments. Under English Law, an equitable mortgage lender can sell only after getting the consent of the court. In this method, the lender takes all the title documents of the relevant property and the borrower has to sign a MoD title Deed. Under the MODTD, the borrower agrees that he secured the deed of the said property for the loan.Â
Mortgage and finance systems help an individual to own a property when h/she cannot afford to buy one outright. Many lenders link with housing schemes and help to sell houses through the mortgage system. People, who don't have enough money to start their own business, or develop one, keep their properties as securities for loans. Before securing your properties for a loan, you have to inquire with many lenders to find a credible one, as there may be hidden terms and conditions. Getting advice from a qualified consultant in this regard is the safest way to get a mortgage loan. |