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mortgagor

/mɔːrˈtɡɑːɡər/ noun · British & US
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What does mortgagor mean?

noun

The person or organization that borrows money from a lender to buy a property, with the property serving as collateral. The mortgagor is responsible for repaying the loan, plus interest, over a set period of time.

Example

"The mortgagor was struggling to make payments on the loan, and was at risk of foreclosure."

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