mortgagee
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/ˌmɔːrɡɪˈdʒiː/
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/ˌmɔːɡɪˈdʒiː/
The person or organization that lends money for a home purchase, to be paid back over time with interest.
As the mortgagee, the bank requires monthly payments from the homeowner.