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Mortgage Glossary

Due-on-Sale Clause

Mike Starr·Reviewed August 2026

A due-on-sale clause is a provision in most mortgage contracts that requires the full loan balance to be paid immediately when the property is sold or transferred. This prevents buyers from assuming the seller's mortgage without lender approval. It is also called an acceleration clause.