MORTGAGE

/ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

M 3/4

O 1/1

R 1/1

T 1/1

G 2/3

A 1/1

G 2/3

E 1/1

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Definition of MORTGAGE

noun

A special form of secured loan where the purpose of the loan must be specified to the lender, to purchase assets that must be fixed (not movable) property, such as a house or piece of farm land. The assets are registered as the legal property of the borrower but the lender can seize them and dispose of them if they are not satisfied with the manner in which the repayment of the loan is conducted by the borrower. Once the loan is fully repaid, the lender loses this right of seizure and the assets are then deemed to be unencumbered.

"We're renting a property in the city centre because we can't afford to get a mortgage yet."

noun

State of being pledged.

"lands given in mortgage"

verb

To borrow against a property, to obtain a loan for another purpose by giving away the right of seizure to the lender over a fixed property such as a house or piece of land; to pledge a property in order to get a loan.

"We mortgaged our house in order to start a company."

verb

To pledge and make liable; to make subject to obligation; to achieve an immediate result by paying for it in the long term.

Examples of MORTGAGE in a Sentence

"We're renting a property in the city centre because we can't afford to get a mortgage yet."
"lands given in mortgage"
"We mortgaged our house in order to start a company."

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Is MORTGAGE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MORTGAGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: MORTGAGE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MORTGAGE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter	m	o	r	t	g	a	g	e	Total
Scrabble	3	1	1	1	2	1	2	1	12
WWF	4	1	1	1	3	1	3	1	15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MORTGAGE

100 words from the letters in MORTGAGE

How to Use MORTGAGE in Word Games

MORTGAGE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MORTGAGE

What does MORTGAGE mean?

MORTGAGE is a noun. A special form of secured loan where the purpose of the loan must be specified to the lender, to purchase assets that must be fixed (not movable) property, such as a house or piece of farm land. The assets are registered as the legal property of the borrower but the lender can seize them and dispose of them if they are not satisfied with the manner in which the repayment of the loan is conducted by the borrower. Once the loan is fully repaid, the lender loses this right of seizure and the assets are then deemed to be unencumbered.

Is MORTGAGE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MORTGAGE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

How many points is MORTGAGE worth in Scrabble?

MORTGAGE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.

How many words can you make from MORTGAGE?

You can make 100 words from the letters in MORTGAGE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.