Direction to Pay
A Direction to Pay document may be used in mortgage transactions by the mortgagor to direct the mortgage to pay an advance on or at settlement.
Last updated October 24, 2025
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The Legal Risk Score of a Direction to Pay Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document outlines payment directives in a list format, which could lead to misunderstandings if the details are not specified clearly and comprehensively.
- The document mentions contacting the issuer immediately if there are questions, but does not provide specific contact details, which could delay resolution of issues or queries.
- The document includes a space for a signature without specifying the authority or identity of the signatory, which might lead to questions about the authenticity and enforceability of the document.
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