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In WA, what is the effect of registering a mortgage at Landgate?

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C) It gives the mortgagee a registered interest with a statutory power of sale on default

Registration of a mortgage at Landgate creates a legal interest in the property for the mortgagee, giving them priority over unregistered interests and statutory remedies including the power of sale if the mortgagor defaults on their obligations.

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A
It transfers legal ownership of the property to the lender until the loan is repaid
B
It gives the lender an equitable interest only, ranking behind later registered dealings
C
It gives the mortgagee a registered interest with a statutory power of sale on default
D
It automatically removes any caveats already lodged against the title of the property

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