Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed and cross-appealed from, without costs or disbursements.
It has long been held that a mortgage is not valid and enforceable unless there is an underlying valid debt or obligation for which the mortgage is intended as security (see, Beck v Sheldon, 259 N.Y. 208; Baird v Baird, 145 N.Y. 659; Haven Assocs. v Donro Realty Corp.,
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