Real Estate
Mortgage / Hypothec
Security interest in real estate without transferring possession. Allows the mortgagee to receive priority repayment through foreclosure upon default.
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民法369条
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Q. What does Mortgage / Hypothec mean?
Security interest in real estate without transferring possession. Allows the mortgagee to receive priority repayment through foreclosure upon default.
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