A mortgage lien is an encumbrance on a property that is used to secure a loan. The holder of the lien has a claim to the property in case of loan default, making it a critical aspect of real estate financing.
A Release of Lien is a document that indicates that a lien holder officially relinquishes their claim on a property after the debt the lien secures is fully paid off.
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