Security Instruments in Maine

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Overview

Mortgages, usually called "Mortgage Deeds", are the only form of security instrument recognized in Maine. Commercial mortgages sometimes contain Power of Sale clauses.

Security Instruments

Mortgages

The only recognized form of Security Instrument in Maine is a Mortgage, which are usually referred to as Mortgage Deeds. Security Instruments with a fixed Date of Maturity are considered unenforceable if they have not been foreclosed within twenty (20) years of the Date of Maturity. If there is no fixed Date of Maturity, then Security Instruments without a fixed Date of Maturity are considered unenforceable if they have not been foreclosed within fifty (50) years of the Execution Date of the Security Instrument. This can be tolled with the recording of an extension agreement or any other document stating that the Security Instrument is still a valid lien.

Deeds of Trust

These are not permitted in Maine, but some Mortgages, primarily commercial, do have Power of Sale clauses that permit them to be foreclosed non-judicially.

Satisfaction of Security Instruments

A Mortgage is usually satisfied with a recorded Discharge of Mortgage.

Purchase Money Security Instruments

Maine does not recognize the priority of Purchase Money Security Instruments.

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