Hi all,

I'm clueless about real estate law and would appreciate some advice.

I bought a business property 6 years ago that the seller financed at
7.5% for 15 years. I owe $80k. Now I want to payoff the mortgage and
get a clear title. What steps do I take? The mortgage owner lives out
of state and the only way to communicate with him is by mail. I make
monthly deposits in his bank account.

Do I write him a letter saying that I'm going to deposit 80k in his
account on Sept. 30 and ask hime to send a clear title? What should
the wording of the letter be?

Thanks.