California legal term
Mortgage loan in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Mortgage loan” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Mortgage loan” mean in California criminal law?
“Mortgage loan” means a loan or agreement to extend credit to a person that is secured by a deed of trust or other document representing a security interest or lien upon any interest in real property, including the renewal or refinancing of the loan. (Cal. Penal Code § 532f)
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