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Deed of Trust

June 10, 2017 by: Content Team

A deed of trust is an agreement that is made between a lender and a borrower, to allow a neutral third party to act as a trustee over a piece of property. The trustee holds legal title to the property until the borrower can pay off his debt. As he repays the debt, the borrower keeps the actual title to […]

Deed

April 25, 2015 by: Content Team

A deed is a legal, written document used to transfer or signify ownership of real property, or certain types of personal property. A deed is commonly required for the transfer of land, as such a transfer can only be made in a specific manner prescribed by law. The deed is signed by the person transferring the land (the “grantor”), conveying […]

Foreclosure

November 24, 2014 by: Content Team

Foreclosure is the legal process that involves taking possession of property when a loan borrower fails to make payments to the lender. The lender takes possession of the property and attempts to sell it in order to recover the amount owed by the borrower. Mortgage lenders and lien holders are required to follow certain legal guidelines in order to start […]