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Mortgage - Ohio

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Ohio real estate loans are secured by a mortgage. This form follows Ohio’s statutory short form, in which the words “mortgage covenants” carry the covenants of R.C. 5302.13. Use it for a private, family, or seller-financed loan. Secure a private, family or seller-financed loan against Ohio real estate.

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Who this form is for

  • Secure a private, family or seller-financed loan against Ohio real estate.
  • Ohio real estate loans are secured by a mortgage. This form follows Ohio’s statutory short form, in which the words “mortgage covenants” carry the covenants of R.C. 5302.13. Use it for a private, family, or seller-financed loan.

What you'll need

  • Read this packet and confirm the receiving agency's required form.
  • Gather the names, dates and supporting records requested in the document.
  • Bring acceptable identification for any required notarial act.

How to complete it

  1. Parties (Page 1) Enter the mortgagor (borrower), marital status, and the mortgagee (lender).
  2. Property and loan (Page 2) Copy the legal description, parcel number, and prior instrument reference, and enter the loan details. A married mortgagor’s spouse should release dower.
  3. Sign before a notary (Page 3) Each mortgagor (and any spouse releasing dower) signs before the notary with a current, government-issued photo ID.
  4. Record the original with the county recorder of the county where the property is located.
  5. When the loan is paid, the lender records a Release of Mortgage. We have a free Ohio form.
  6. Pair it with a signed Promissory Note. Consumer and residential loans have additional rules; talk to an attorney.

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