### Question
How is the "maturity date" defined?


### Answer
The term **maturity date** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1748* as follows -

> the date on which the mortgage indebtedness would be extinguished if paid in accordance with periodic payments provided for in the mortgage

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1748*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER VIII-ARMED SERVICES HOUSING MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

