Massachusetts § 90C - Home mortgages; receipt for payment; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 90C — Home mortgages; receipt for payment; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 90C. Home mortgages; receipt for payment; penalty
Section 90C. Upon payment of any money by the borrower, the lender shall at the request of the borrower give him a receipt stating the date of payment, the amount paid, the amount applicable to interest on the loan and the amount applicable to the principal. Such receipt shall be signed by the lender or his duly authorized representative. If a lender refuses, on written demand sent by registered mail, to give such receipt, he shall forfeit all interest on the principal sum.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 90C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 90C cover?
Section 90C ("Home mortgages; receipt for payment; penalty") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 90C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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