Also means
mortgage charge
Usage Note
Grundschuld is a charge secured against a property registered in the Grundbuch. Unlike a Hypothek, it is not automatically linked to a specific debt, making it more flexible for banks. Widely used in German property financing.
Examples
"Die Bank hat eine Grundschuld auf das Haus eintragen lassen."
Natural Translation
The bank has had a land charge registered on the house.
Literal Translation
The bank has a land-charge on the house enter let.

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