Estoppel Certificate


Definition of "Estoppel certificate"

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Lisa Miguel West USA Realty

Mortgagor's signed statement that the stated remaining balance of a mortgage is correct and it is a property lien. This prevents a mortgagor from later stating the facts were misrepresented, and the mortgage therefore is invalid.

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