The deed shall transfer, grant, convey, and confirm to the Regents of the University of California the entire title to the lands, free and clear of all claims and incumbrances whatsoever. Nothing contained in this article shall be held to interfere with the right of the regents to enforce the mortgage or the payment of the debt secured thereby, or to procure a decree of foreclosure and a sale under the decree of all or any of the property described in the mortgage.