Power Of Sale


Definition of "Power of sale"

provision in a mortgage agreement granting the lender the right to sell the foreclosed property of the borrower if the payments are defaulted upon. The borrower will only recoup the amount exceeding the selling price less legal expenses less the debt balance.



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