Escrow & Title

A satisfaction of mortgage (or discharge) is recorded when:

AA property is listed for sale
BA mortgage loan is paid in full and the lien is released✓ Correct
CA new buyer assumes the existing mortgage
DThe property tax lien is paid

Explanation

When a mortgage is paid in full, the lender records a satisfaction of mortgage (also called a cancellation or discharge), which removes the mortgage lien from the public record.

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