### Question
How does the law define mortgagor?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1713*, **mortgagor** is defined as:

> the original borrower under a mortgage and its successors and assigns

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1713*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

