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Jerrylynnb
10th January 2016, 02:09 PM
I am going to research this, of course, but, I am just wondering if anyone one of you guru's know how to go about getting this done CORRECTLY! A relative of mine is within a couple of years of completing the original home loan schedule and is contemplating just paying it off.

The original mortgage lender has changed hands at least twice, and, they asked me to see what they have to do to make sure that everything is on the up and up and that they for sure get their title.

If anyone has any experience doing this, and can refer me to any links that show what steps and legal proceedings need to be followed, please advise.

I am not thinking about land patents or anything but simply retiring the mortgage and getting clear "title" (in the usual real estate meaning). The original holder of the mortgage (the company that made the original loan) is no longer in business (as best they can tell). What we are wondering is whether or not any of the later mortgage holders can document their claims (or interest) in the property, and, what documents are required of them to establish that any bulk payment made will be correct and sufficient to get uncontested title. The current holder of the mortgage only sent them a letter a few months ago advising them that they should send their payments to the new address (no documentation accompanied this advisement letter).

I don't know, but, I think I need to just cough it up and hire an attorney (they are so DAMNED expensive), but, I first want to learn as much as I can - help if you got any pertinent experience.

monty
10th January 2016, 03:06 PM
That sounds like it could be a can of worms.

An alternative would be to sell, take the cash and buy one with a clear title.

The trustee for the lender should have a signed deed from the original owners conveying title to your relatives if it wasn't lost in the shuffle. I would think they could check with the title company who prepared the original loan documents and deed of trust. The title company should be able to tell you if there is a signed deed from the original seller.

palani
10th January 2016, 03:08 PM
When paid off expect to see your ORIGINAL note and your ORIGINAL mortgage returned. If this can not be done then question the standing of the outfit that is receiving the payment.

Jewboo
10th January 2016, 03:10 PM
A relative of mine is within a couple of years of completing the original home loan schedule and is contemplating just paying it off...they asked me to see what they have to do to make sure that everything is on the up and up and that they for sure get their title...I don't know, but, I think I need to just cough it up and hire an attorney...



They are rich enough to pay off their house early but somehow YOU need to pay for THEIR lawyer?

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:rolleyes: tell them to have their own lawyer do it