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Mortgage Glossary

Mortgage Note

Mike Starr·Reviewed August 2026

A mortgage note (also called a promissory note) is the legal document you sign at closing that is your promise to repay the loan. It details the loan amount, interest rate, payment schedule, and consequences of default. The note is separate from the mortgage or deed of trust, which gives the lender a security interest in the property.