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3rd party mortgage - state of la

Home - immovable real estate is paid for and has no mortgage that is recorded. In LA does a mortgage that actually exists need to be recorded to be valid against a third party?


Asked on 7/30/08, 3:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Johm Smith tom's

Re: 3rd party mortgage - state of la

It needs to be recorded to keep its position in competition with other creditors but it is otherwise valid against the debtor/mortgagee.

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Answered on 8/01/08, 10:27 am
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: 3rd party mortgage - state of la

In short, yes.

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Answered on 7/30/08, 3:32 pm


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