Mortgage Release is the process of removing a registered mortgage from a property once the lender’s secured rights have been settled or discharged.
What It Is
In Dubai, the term normally refers to the DLD-side release or termination of the mortgage registration after the lender issues the required release documentation and the relevant fees are paid.
What It Is Not
It is not the same as mortgage pre-approval, and it is not just paying off the loan informally. The registration record must be updated so the property is no longer shown as mortgaged.
Where It Sits In Process
Mortgage release sits near the end of a finance cycle or at the start of a sale process where a mortgage needs to be cleared before transfer can proceed.
Related Terms
Mortgage, Mortgage Discharge, Liability Letter, Property Transfer, Encumbrance, Mortgage Release Fee
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