A letter or other form of release that relieves a debtor of any further responsibility on his debt or other obligation.
The document that relieves a person who is obligated to pay a loan of any further obligations. It may be obtained when a buyer takes over the payments on the seller's old loan, provided the buyer meets the lender's standards for income and creditworthiness. If granted, the release of liability means the seller will not be responsible if the buyer fails to pay.
An agreement by a lender to terminate the personal obligation of a mortgagor in connection with the payment of a debt. FHA and VA require approval by regulatory agencies for a release of liability.
A release from financial obligations from a mortgage due to another individual becoming responsible for the obligation. Both the VA and FHA allow releases of liability on their mortgages. back