### Question
How does the law define maturity date?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1736*, **maturity date** is defined as:

> 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. § 1736*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER VI-WAR HOUSING INSURANCE**

