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


### Answer
The term **maturity date** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1707* as the following:

> 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. § 1707*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

