An agreement modifying a loan agreement and mortgage should be signed by both parties to the transaction and recorded in the office of the register of deeds and mortgages where the original mortgage was recorded. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
Nevada Agreement to Modify Interest Rate on Promissory Note Secured by a Mortgage
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A borrower usually must sign a promissory note along with the mortgage. The promissory note gives legal protections to the lender if the borrower defaults on the debt and provides clarification to the borrower so that they understand their repayment obligations.
A promissory note is a document between the lender and the borrower in which the borrower promises to pay back the lender, it is a separate contract from the mortgage. The mortgage is a legal document that ties or "secures" a piece of real estate to an obligation to repay money.
The lender keeps the original promissory note until you have fulfilled all obligations, i.e., paid off, your mortgage. A promissory note will generally contain the following information: The total amount of money borrowed; Your interest rate (either fixed or adjustable);
The mortgage ? known as a deed of trust in some states ? is the document that secures the loan, giving your mortgage lender or servicer the right to take possession of your home and sell it should you fail to repay it as bound by the note.
If the sum is not huge and the relationship is trustworthy, it is preferred to go with a promissory note to avoid potential legal issues. However, if the sum of money is huge and the relationship is not entirely trustable, make sure to use a secured loan agreement to ensure your money is safe with the borrower.
What Is Loan Modification? Loan modification is a change made to the terms of an existing loan by a lender. It may involve a reduction in the interest rate, an extension of the length of time for repayment, a different type of loan, or any combination of the three.
Borrower's promise to pay is secured by a mortgage, deed of trust or similar security instrument that is dated the same date as this Note and called the ?Security Instrument.? The Security Instrument protects the Lender from losses, which might result if Borrower defaults under this Note.
A promissory note is a document between the lender and the borrower in which the borrower promises to pay back the lender, it is a separate contract from the mortgage. The mortgage is a legal document that ties or "secures" a piece of real estate to an obligation to repay money.
