free and clear

phrase

: without owing any money

I've paid off my mortgage and now I own the property free and clear.

Examples of free and clear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The congregation’s non-profit corporation paid off the mortgage in 1960 and has owned the property free and clear since then, deeds and other records show. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

Oh sure, sometime a guarantor will have other valuable assets that are free and clear and could be used to satisfy the guarantee. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026

Once upon a time, mortgage-burning parties were a fun way to celebrate the achievement of owning your home free and clear. — Brian Baker Cfa, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026

The relinquishing property is worth $1 million and is owned free and clear (no mortgage). — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 19 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for free and clear

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