Escrow & Title
In Massachusetts, a 'mortgage discharge' that is never recorded creates what problem?
AThe borrower cannot sell without paying off the mortgage again
BThe paid-off mortgage continues to appear as a lien on the title✓ Correct
CThe lender can foreclose even after payoff
DThe property taxes increase
Explanation
If a mortgage discharge is not recorded, the paid-off mortgage lien remains on the public record, clouding the title and potentially preventing the owner from selling or refinancing.
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