MORTGAGE
This mortgage is made on ___________________________.
BETWEEN the Borrower(s) or Mortgagor(s)
Whose address is referred to as “I,” AND the Lender or Mortgagee
whose address is
referred to as the “Lender.”
If more than one Borrower signs this Mortgage, the word “I” shall mean each Borrower named above. The word
“Lender” means the original Lender and anyone else who takes this Mortgage by transfer.
1. Mortgage Note. In return for a loan that I received, I promise to pay ___________________ (called “Principal”),
plus interest in accordance with the terms of a Mortgage Note (referred to as the “Note”) dated _____________.
The Note provides for monthly payments of ___________________ and a yearly interest rate of ______ %. All
sums owed under the Note are due no later than _____________. All terms of the Note are made part of this
Mortgage.
2. Property Mortgaged. The property mortgaged (called the “Property”) to the Lender is located in the
_____________ of _____________ County of _____________ and State of New Jersey. The Property includes: (a)
the land; (b) all buildings that are now, or will be, located on the land; (c) all fixtures that are now, or will be,
attached to the land or building(s) (for example, furnaces, bathroom fixtures and kitchen cabinets); (d) all
condemnation awards and insurance proceeds relating to the land and building(s); and (e) all other rights that I have,
or will have, as owner of the Property. The legal description is:
Please see attached Legal Description annexed hereto and made a part hereof.
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(For Recorder’s Use Only)
Township
3. Rights Given to Lender. I mortgage the Property to the Lender. This means that I give the Lender those rights
stated in this Mortgage and also those rights the law gives to lenders who hold mortgages on real property. When I
pay all amounts due to the Lender under the Note and this Mortgage, the Lender’s rights under this Mortgage will
end. The Lender will then cancel this Mortgage at my expense.
4. Promises. I make the following promises to the Lender:
a. Note and Mortgage. I will comply with all of the terms of the Note and this Mortgage.
b. Payments. I will make all payments required by the Note and this Mortgage.
c. Ownership. I warrant title to the premises (N.J.S.A. 46:9-2). This means I own the Property and will
defend my ownership against all claims.
d. Liens and Taxes. I will pay all liens, taxes, assessments and other government charges made against the
Property when due. I will not claim any deduction from the taxable value of the Property because of this
Mortgage. I will not claim any credit against the Principal and interest payable under the Note and this
Mortgage for any taxes paid on the Property.
e. Insurance. I must maintain extended coverage fire or property insurance on the Property. The Lender
may also require that I maintain flood insurance or other types of insurance. The insurance companies,
policies, amounts, and types of coverage must be acceptable to the Lender. I will notify the Lender in the
event of any substantial loss or damage. The Lender may then settle the claim on my behalf if I fail to do
so. All payments from the insurance company must be payable to the Lender under a “standard mortgage
clause” in the insurance policy. The Lender may use any proceeds to repair and restore the Property or to
reduce the amount due under the Note and this Mortgage. This will not delay the due date for any payment
under the Note and this Mortgage.
f. Repairs. I will keep the Property in good repair, neither damaging nor abandoning it. I will allow the
Lender to inspect the Property upon reasonable notice to me.
g. Statement of Amount Due. Upon request of the Lender, I will certify to the Lender in writing:
the amount due on the Note and this Mortgage, and
whether or not I have any defense to my obligations under the Note and this Mortgage.
h. Rent. I will not accept rent from any tenant for more than one month in advance.
i. Lawful Use. I will use the Property in compliance with all laws, ordinances and other requirements of
any governmental authority.
5. Eminent Domain. All or part of the Property may be taken by a government entity for public use. If this occurs, I
agree that any compensation be given to the Lender. The Lender may use this to repair and restore the Property or to
reduce the amount owed on the Note and this Mortgage. This will not delay the due date for any further payment
under the Note and this Mortgage. Any remaining balance will be paid to me.
6. Tax and Insurance Escrow. If the Lender requests, I will make regular monthly payments to the Lender of: (a)
1/12 of the yearly real estate taxes and assessments on the Property; and (b) 1/12 of the yearly cost of insurance on
the Property. These payments will be held by the Lender without interest to pay the taxes, assessments and insurance
premiums as they become due.
7. Payments Made for Borrower(s). If I do not make all of the repairs or payments as agreed in this Mortgage, the
Lender may do so for me. The cost of these repairs and payments will be added to the Principal, will bear interest at
the same rate provided in the Note and will be repaid to the Lender upon demand.
8. Default. The Lender may declare that I am in default on the Note and this Mortgage if:
a. I fail to make any payment required by the Note and this Mortgage within ___________ days after its
due date;
b. I fail to keep any other promise I make in this Mortgage;
c. the ownership of the Property is changed for any reason;
d. the holder of any lien on the Property starts foreclosure proceedings; or
e. bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership proceedings are started by or against any of the Borrowers.
9. Payments Due Upon Default. If the Lender declares that I am in default, I must immediately pay the full amount
of all unpaid Principal, interest, other amounts due on the Note and this Mortgage and the Lender’s costs of
collection and reasonable attorney fees.
10. Lender’s Rights Upon Default. If the Lender declares that the Note and this Mortgage are in default, the
Lender will have all rights given by law or set forth in this Mortgage. This includes the right to do any one or more
of the following:
a. take possession of and manage the Property, including the collection of rents and profits;
b. have a court appoint a receiver to accept rent for the Property (I consent to this);
c. start a court action, known as foreclosure, which will result in a sale of the Property to reduce my
obligations under the Note and this Mortgage; and
d. sue me for any money that I owe the Lender.
11. Notices. All notices must be in writing and personally delivered or sent by certified mail, return receipt
requested, to the address given in this Mortgage. Address changes may be made upon notice to the other party.
12. No Waiver by Lender. Lender may exercise any right under this Mortgage or under any law, even if Lender has
delayed in exercising that right or has agreed in an earlier instance not to exercise that right. Lender does not waive
its right to declare that I am in default by making payments or incurring expenses on my behalf.
13. Each Person Liable. This Mortgage is legally binding upon each Borrower and all who succeed to their
responsibilities (such as heirs and executors). The Lender may enforce any of the provisions of the Note and this
Mortgage against any one or more of the Borrowers who sign this Mortgage.
14. No Oral Changes. This Mortgage can only be changed by an agreement in writing signed by both the
Borrower(s) and the Lender.
15. Signatures. I agree to the terms of this Mortgage. If the Borrower is a corporation, its proper corporate officers
sign.
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STATE OF __________, COUNTY OF __________ SS:
I CERTIFY that on __________,
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personally came before me and stated to my satisfaction that this person (or if more than one, each person):
(a) was the maker of the attached instrument; and,
(b) executed this instrument as his or her own act.
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STATE OF __________, COUNTY OF __________ SS:
I CERTIFY that on __________
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personally came before me and stated to my satisfaction that this person (or if more than one, each person):
(a) was the maker of the attached instrument;
(b) was authorized to and did execute this instrument as __________ of __________ the entity named in this
instrument; and,
(c) executed this instrument as the act of the entity named in this instrument.
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MORTGAGE
FROM (BORROWER(S)):
DATED: _______________________________
TO (LENDER(S)):
RECORD AND RETURN TO:
To the County Recording Officer of ______________County.
This Mortgage is fully paid. I authorize you to cancel it of record.
Dated _____________
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(Seal)