### Question
Can you define what maturity date means?


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

> 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 13-NATIONAL HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

