Section 34-25.1-6 - Mortgages to which this chapter applies(a) "Mortgage," as used in this chapter, means a real estate mortgage deed or real estate mortgage instrument entitled, "Reverse mortgage to secure present and future loans under chapter 25.1 of title 34," and which includes in its provisions the terms and elements set forth in § 34-25.1-2; but this chapter shall not apply to nor affect, directly, indirectly or by implication, any mortgage made before January 1, 1985, and shall not apply to nor affect, directly, indirectly, or by implication, any mortgage thereafter made, whether or not it provides for future loans, unless it complies with the requirements of this chapter.(b) "Mortgagor," as used in this chapter, means and includes the mortgagor and mortgagors named in the "mortgage," and his, her, its or their heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, as the case may be.R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-25.1-6