### Question
What does maturity date mean?


### Answer
**Maturity date** has the following meaning in *12 U.S.C. § 1736*:

> 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 12-SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS > SUBCHAPTER VI-WAR HOUSING INSURANCE**

