Who is the mortgagor in a mortgage agreement?

In a mortgage agreement, the mortgagor is the individual or entity that borrows money from a lender to purchase a property and gives the mortgage as security for that loan. This means that the mortgagor is primarily responsible for repaying the loan and maintaining the property according to the terms of the mortgage.

The mortgagor typically retains possession of the property while making loan payments, but in the event of default, the lender (who is known as the mortgagee) has the right to foreclose on the property. This relationship between the mortgagor and mortgagee is fundamental in real estate transactions, as it outlines the obligations and rights of both parties involved in the mortgage process.