### Question
How does the law define mortgagor?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1749aaa*, **mortgagor** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1749aaa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS > SUBCHAPTER IX&ndash;B-MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR GROUP PRACTICE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL PRACTICE FACILITIES**

