Answer:

mortgage

AnswerCrossword Clue
MORTGAGEA homeowner may take one out
MORTGAGELien on a house
MORTGAGEHome loan
MORTGAGEHomeowner's payment
MORTGAGEMonthly payment, for many
MORTGAGECrucial document of "mellerdrammers."
MORTGAGEItem "on the house."
MORTGAGEPledge
MORTGAGEA pledging document
MORTGAGESubject to obligation
MORTGAGEMonopoly deed figure
MORTGAGEFrequent home acquisition
MORTGAGEGinnie Mae concern
MORTGAGEHomeowner's liability