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Mortgage Law Summary

ACMA's Mortgage Law Summary is an essential tool for anyone engaged in mortgage transactions in states or provinces beyond the borders of their primary place of business. Updated and maintained by ACMA fellows, our publication provides a summary of current state and provincial laws on topics for attorneys and other parties interested in the laws governing real estate financing transactions in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

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Maintained by ACMA members ("Fellows")

Each state/province is updated by an ACMA member in that jurisdiction.

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Comprehensive Coverage

Contains mortgage laws for the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canadian provinces.

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With the new digital experience, the Mortgage Law Summary is easier than ever to access.

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A comprehensive summary of
current mortgage laws, including:

Forms of Security Instruments Used
Foreclosures
Recording Requirements
Statutes of Limitations
Statutes to be Waived
Choice of Law
Future and Additional Advances
Receivership
Usury
Labor and Materialmen's Liens
Guaranties
Title Insurance
Usual Treatment of Standard Provisions
Mortgage Tax
Requirements for Releases of Lien, Mortgage, Documentary, and Transfer Taxes, Homestead and other issues

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The Mortgage Law Summary is available in digital format for the first time. By moving the MLS to digital, ACMA will be able to provide a useful digital experience and instant access no matter where you are.

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