James is a first-time buyer purchasing a two-bedroom flat in Manchester for £200,000. He has saved a deposit of £40,000 and needs to borrow the remaining £160,000. His bank, Northern Chase, has agreed to lend him the money, secured against the property. James visits his solicitor to sign the mortgage deed, which gives the bank a legal charge over the flat. His solicitor explains that by signing this deed, James is granting the bank a security interest. If James fails to repay the mortgage according to the agreed terms, the bank will have the right to repossess the property and sell it to recover the outstanding debt. James wants to understand exactly what he is agreeing to.
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