Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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mortgagee

One to whom property is mortgaged; the mortgage-creditor, or lender. - Also termed mortgage-holder.

mortgagee in possession

A mortgagee who takes control of mortgaged land by agreement with the mortgagor, usu. upon default of the loan secured by the mortgage. mortgagee clause. See MORTGAGE CLAUSE.

mortgagee policy

A title-insurance policy that covers only the mortgagee's title and not the owner's title. Cf. OWNER'S POLICY.