Essex County Mortgage Secured and Promissory Note Form
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Essex County Mortgage Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Essex County Mortgage Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Essex County Completed Example of the Morgage Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Essex County Promissory Note Form
Can be used for traditional installment or balloon payment.

Essex County Promissory Note Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Essex County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document
This Promissory Note is filled in and highlighted, showing how the guideline information, can be interpreted into the document.

Essex County Annual Accounting Statement Form
Issued to buyer for fiscal year reporting of principal, interest, etc.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Essex County Register
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (973) 621-4960
Recording Tips for Essex County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
Cities and Jurisdictions in Essex County
Properties in any of these areas use Essex County forms:
- Belleville
- Bloomfield
- Caldwell
- Cedar Grove
- East Orange
- Essex Fells
- Fairfield
- Glen Ridge
- Irvington
- Livingston
- Maplewood
- Millburn
- Montclair
- Newark
- Nutley
- Orange
- Roseland
- Short Hills
- South Orange
- Verona
- West Orange
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Essex County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Essex County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Essex County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Essex County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Essex County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Essex County?
Recording fees in Essex County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (973) 621-4960 for current fees.
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This Mortgage and Promissory Note have stringent default provisions that are typically suited for owner financing or private lender when financing residential property, small commercial property, rental property (up to 4 units), Condominiums, planned unit developments and vacant land.
DEFAULT. The Lender may declare that Borrower is in default on the Note and this Mortgage if:
(a) Borrower fails to make any payment required by the Note and this Mortgage within fifteen (15) days after its due date;
(b) Borrower fails to keep any other promise in this Mortgage;
(c) The ownership of the Property is changed for any reason;
(d) The holder of any lien on the Property starts foreclosure proceedings;
(e) Bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership proceedings are started by or against Borrower; or
(f) Borrower defaults with respect to any other loan from Lender to an affiliate of Borrower.
PAYMENTS DUE UPON DEFAULT. If the Lender declares that Borrower is in default, Borrower must immediately pay the full amount of all unpaid principal, interest, other amounts due on the Note and this Mortgage and the Lender's costs of collection and reasonable attorney fees.
The Promissory Note can be used for installment or balloon payments. Includes default rates (interest rate that occurs when borrower is in default)
In addition to any other remedies available to Lender if this Note is not paid in full at the Maturity Date, Borrowers shall pay to Lender an Overdue Loan Fee, which fee shall be due at the time this Note is otherwise paid in full. The "Overdue Loan Fee" shall be determined based upon the outstanding principal balance of this Note as of the Maturity Date and shall be:
(a)one percent (1.0%) Of such principal balance if the Note is paid in full on or after thirty(30)days after the Maturity Date but less than sixty (60) days after the Maturity Date, or
(b)two percent (2.0%) of such principal balance if the Note is paid in full on or after sixty(60)days after the Maturity Date.
Late Payment Fees. Any payment which is at least ___ days past due, shall be subject to a late charge of $___ And an additional $___ per day until the payment is received. If any balloon payment is late, it shall be subject to a late fee of $___ per day.
(New Jersey Mortgage Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed examples) For use in New Jersey only.
Important: Your property must be located in Essex County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Mortgage Secured and Promissory Note meets all recording requirements specific to Essex County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Essex County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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