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An assumption clause is a provision in a mortgage contract that allows the seller of a home to pass responsibility for the existing mortgage to the buyer of the property. In other words, the new homeowner assumes the existing mortgage andalong with itownership of the property that secures the loan.

The most important document in the loan assumption process is the deed of trust, which adds your name to the mortgage and absolves the original borrower of any obligations under the agreement, assuming a novation. All parties will be required to sign the final documents.

A general warranty deed must include the following to be valid: The name and address of the seller (called the grantor) The name and address of the buyer (called the grantee) A legal description of the property (found on the previous deed) A statement that the grantor is transferring the property to the grantee.

There are exceptions and certain situations that call for additional items. A valid deed in Texas must name the parties involved (grantor and grantee), their intent to convey property, sufficiently describe the property to be conveyed, and the deed must be signed and delivered by the grantor.