Release of Lien

Welcome to the forum!

I believe you mean you assumed the loan? (This is nit picking but actually the lien holder is the lender.) When the loan was first recorded it was filed by name, but the lien is against the property itself. When you assume a loan, you assume the indebtedness on the original lien and you aren't creating a new lien. As long as the original lien has been released, the property is free and clear. It does not have to have your name on it. As a matter of fact, it would cause substantial confusion if it did have your name on it.

You can double check it by finding the document in the county records and making sure that it has a stamp on it indicating it was released and the book and page number where the release is recorded. There is no need for you to even have a copy of it personally for the lien to be released.

Thanks for your response. These eases my mind some. What papers do I need to get to show I own the house free and clear? Deed of Trust? Or some other papers? I've never paid off a house before. :)

as long as they are recorded at the county clerk's office, you don't actually need to have any documents. if you sell or refinance, an attorney or title company will do a title search at the courthouse to verify that it is paid off.

for peace of mind, you can go to the clerk's office and get a copy of the recorded release.

Hi Sharon!

I agree with Carl Pruitt. In order to get a copy of the recorded deed, you can contact the county recorder's office.

Thanks

I never received a release of lien from the seller and that was 10 years ago what steps do I need to take to clear my home, Chase sent the paid in full balance to the owner in 1998

Hi John L!

Welcome to forums!

As far as I can understand, if you have paid off the lien, you need to contact the person who has placed the lien and get a lien release certificate from him/her. You have mentioned that
"Chase sent the paid in full balance to the owner in 1998". Was it sent to you?

Feel free to ask if you have further queries.

Sussane

Hi Mr. Pruitt. About two years ago, I finished paying the mortgage on my home. I am disabled and am working part-time. Can Creditors put a lien on my home on unsecured loans? Thanks.

Hi sgottlieb,

As far as I know, yes, there are chances that the creditors may place lien on your property for unsecured debts.

Thanks

I apologize for not seeing this earlier!

For an unsecured debt, the creditor would have to sue you and get a judgment in order to place a lien on your property. Whether they could do this or not would depend on the statute of limitations in your state and the age of the debt and also whether or not you had filed for bankruptcy. It is not uncommon for unsecured debtors to take the issue to court.

My mortgage has been transfered to three different companies since i purchased the home in 1995. Now i cant find the new mortgage co and all the ones previously claim they no longer have the mortgage. What now?

hi richorcindy,

you'll have to contact the second mortgage holder and get to know who your new mortgage holder is. if you do not know who your mortgage lender is, it would be difficult for you to pay your mortgage dues.

Hello,

I contacted the mortgage company that serviced my loan. When I inquired as to when I might expect to receive the release of lien I was told six months. The length of time seems to be a bit long. Is there anything that I can do in order to receive the release sooner?

Thank You

Did you enquire why it would take 6 months?

You need to check with your state about what their compliance law is--in Texas when a mortgage is paid in full, the lender is required by law to release the lien in 60-days. Perhaps your state allows 6 months, if so I don't think there is anything you can do since they are in compliance with the law. If it is less, then the mortgage company is required by law to release the lien in the specified time.

I purchased my manufacture home in 2003- - i am now trying to refinance and have since discovered there is a lein from the orginial owners in 1996 - how do get this lein released and deactivate the title - i have already contacted the orginial title company - whom seem to no nothing

pleas help