An alienation clause, commonly referred to as a due-on-sale clause, is a clause in your mortgage contract that requires you to pay the remaining mortgage balance at the sale or transfer of the home.

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When engaging in a real estate transaction, it's important to understand the details of your mortgage agreement - especially clauses that dictate how ownership can be transferred. One such provision ...