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ASSUMPTION OF MORTGAGE

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Definitions of ASSUMPTION OF MORTGAGE

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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A contract when a buyer takes responsibilty for payments to save closing costs or interest rates. The original party is secondarily responsible unless released.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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