Oklahoma § 68-1901 - Real estate mortgage defined
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 68-1901 — Real estate mortgage defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68-1901. Real estate mortgage defined
The words or term "real estate mortgage" as used in this article
shall be understood to include every species of conveyance intended
to secure the payment of money by lien upon real estate. Any
contract for the sale of real estate in which title is retained in
the vendor for the purpose of enforcing payment of the balance due
shall be deemed a mortgage upon real property. If an indebtedness
is secured by both real and personal property, said mortgage shall
be deemed to be a mortgage on real property for the purpose of this
article. Any contract or agreement by which the indebtedness
secured by any mortgage is increased or added to shall be deemed a
mortgage of real property for the purposes of this article and shall
be taxable as such upon the amount of such increase or addition.
Laws 1965, c. 31, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 68-1901
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 68-1901 cover?
Section 68-1901 ("Real estate mortgage defined") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 68-1901?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 68-1901 apply to my situation?
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