Acceleration clause

The section of a Title="Glossary: mortgage" role="link" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemBody>A legal document that uses property as collateral to secure payment of a debt.</div>" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]">mortgage document that allows the lender to speed up the payment date in the event of a default, making the entire principal amount due.