Discharge Mortgage

Discharging a mortgage is a legal process which requires instructing a solicitor to prepare a document called a Discharge on your behalf. The property solicitor will recover the title deeds from the lender which will enable them to draw up a Discharge. The Discharge is then sent to the lender for execution.

You will need to book in to collect your property's title deed from the lender's settlement agent's office. There is one in most major capitals. If you cannot attend in person, a solicitor or conveyancer can also assist; however, they will need to be paid for their time.

The discharge of a mortgage means that the borrower no longer is obligated to make further payments on the loan. A discharge can be the result of the mortgage being paid in full or refinanced by the borrower. A mortgage also can be discharged if the borrower files for bankruptcy.

When discharging your mortgage, you are paying your current loan in full. The mortgage we have registered on the title of your property is removed, and we will no longer hold it as security.

How long does it take to discharge a mortgage? Generally it takes between 14-21 business days to complete the discharge process. At one stage it took less time, around 10-14 business days, but these days more people are refinancing their home loan so there are more discharges taking place.

How long does it take to discharge a mortgage? Generally it takes between 14-21 business days to complete the discharge process. At one stage it took less time, around 10-14 business days, but these days more people are refinancing their home loan so there are more discharges taking place.

Discharging a mortgage is a legal process which requires instructing a solicitor to prepare a document called a Discharge on your behalf. The property solicitor will recover the title deeds from the lender which will enable them to draw up a Discharge.

Often, it is filed directly by the bank or a settlement attorney. However, in some cases, the discharge may be transmitted directly to the person who is paying off the mortgage upon making a final mortgage payment, and that person needs to record the discharge so that clear title can be conveyed to someone else.

The process of removing a home loan from a property's title. In this case, the word 'discharge' means 'to end'. When does this happen? When a property is sold, the seller must discharge their mortgage so the buyer can take unencumbered, legal ownership over the property. If you're repaying your home loan in full.