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The Memorandum of Mortgage is a fundamental document in Hong Kong's property financing landscape, used whenever real property is offered as security for a loan or other financial obligation. This document is essential for both residential and commercial property transactions where financing is involved. It must comply with Hong Kong's legal requirements, particularly the Conveyancing and Property Ordinance and Land Registration Ordinance, and needs to be properly registered at the Land Registry to be effective. The document typically follows after a facility agreement or loan approval and includes crucial information about the property, the secured obligations, enforcement rights, and the obligations of all parties. The Memorandum of Mortgage serves as the primary security document that protects the lender's interests while ensuring the borrower understands their obligations and the consequences of default.

1. Parties: Identification of the Mortgagor(s) and Mortgagee, including full legal names, addresses, and registration numbers for companies

2. Background: Recitals explaining the context of the mortgage, including reference to any facility agreement and confirmation of property ownership

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the document, including 'Secured Obligations', 'Property', 'Facility Agreement', etc.

4. Creation of Security: The operative clause creating the mortgage and charging the property as security

5. Secured Obligations: Definition and scope of the obligations secured by the mortgage

6. Representations and Warranties: Mortgagor's confirmations regarding property ownership, authority to mortgage, and other key matters

7. Covenants: Mortgagor's ongoing obligations regarding property maintenance, insurance, payment of rates and taxes

8. Default Provisions: Events of default and their consequences, including enforcement rights

9. Power of Sale and Appointment of Receiver: Mortgagee's rights to sell the property and appoint a receiver upon default

10. Further Assurance: Mortgagor's obligation to execute further documents and assist in perfecting security

11. Costs and Expenses: Allocation of costs related to preparation, registration, and enforcement of the mortgage

12. Notices: Process and requirements for serving notices under the mortgage

13. Execution: Execution blocks and attestation clauses complying with Hong Kong requirements