Glossary
MODT (Memorandum of Deposit of Title Deeds)
A memorandum of deposit of title deeds is a document recording that a borrower has handed over the original title deeds of a property to a lender as security for a loan. It creates the mortgage in states and cases where deposit of title deeds is the method used. The lender holds the documents until
Related terms: Title Deed, Mortgage, Lien.
Published 12 Nov 2026
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