Mortgage Foreclosure Action

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Mortgage Foreclosure Action?

A lawsuit that is filed by a lender, the mortgagee, against the mortgage borrower, the mortgagor, to foreclose on the real estate that is the security for the loan.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Civil Procedure terms:

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