n. a document which pledges real property to secure a loan, used ...

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See: trust deed

A document which transfers title in a property to a trustee, whose obligations and powers are stipulated. Often used in mortgage transactions.

Document resembling a mortgage that conveys legal title to a neutral third party as security for a debt. Also called a trust deed or deed in trust.

Some states, like California, do not record mortgages. Instead, they record a deed of trust which is essentially the same thing.

Definition The document used in some states instead of a mortgage. Title is conveyed to a trustee rather than to the borrower.

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An instrument used in place of a mortgage by which real property is transferred to a trustee to secure repayment of a debt.

Agreement to pledge property as security for a loan, used in many states in place of a mortgage. In this arrangement, the borrower transfers legal title to a trustee who holds the property in trust as [..]

A legal document in which the borrower transfers the title to a 3rd party, the trustee, to hold as security for the lender. Learn more...

An instrument used in many states in place of a mortgage. Property is transferred to a trustee by the borrower, in favor of the lender and re-conveyed upon payment in full.

A document, used in many states in place of a mortgage, held by a trustee pending repayment of the loan. The advantage of a deed of trust is that the trustee does not have to go to court to proceed with foreclosure should the borrower default on the loan.

Like a mortgage, a security instrument whereby real property is given as security for a debt. However, in a deed of trust there are three parties to the instrument: the borrower, the trustee, and the [..]

In some states a deed is used instead of a mortgage to secure payment and the title is conveyed to a trustee.  

A deed of trust is a document which pledges real property to secure a loan, used instead of a mortgage in certain states. A deed of trust involves a third party called a trustee, usually a title insur [..]

The trust agreement drawn up when a corporation plans to issue bonds or other debt securities. It includes information such as assets, interest payments, maturity dates, etc.

A security instrument, used in place of a mortgage, conveying title in trust to a third party covering a particular piece of property. It is used to secure payment of a promissory note.

An instrument securing a loan that is used in many states in place of a mortgage. Property is transferred to a trustee by the borrower (trustor), in favor of the lender (beneficiary), and reconveyed to the borrower upon payment in full.

A document which transfers title in a property to a trustee, whose obligations and powers are stipulated. Often used in mortgage transactions.

In many states, this document is used in place of a mortgage to secure the payment of a note.

A type of secured real estate transaction that some states use instead of mortgages. A deed of trust involves three parties: a lender, a borrower, and a trustee. The lender gives the borrower money. In exchange, the borrower gives the lender one or more promissory notes. 

Instrument used to secure a loan for real estate. Like a mortgage, deed of trust is generally used in the south. The main difference is in how foreclosures are handled. Foreclosures are much faster wi [..]

A document used to convey title (ownership) to a property used as collateral for a loan to a trustee pending the repayment of the loan. The equivalent of a mortgage.

n. a document which pledges real property to secure a loan, used instead of a mortgage. The property is deeded by the title holder (trustor) to a trustee (often a title or escrow company) which holds [..]

The Deed of Trust is the security instrument in a loan. It gives the lender a claim against the borrower'(s) home if they default on payment. This document is often initialed on all pages. The De [..]

An instrument used in many states in place of a mortgage.

A document that creates an interest in real property for the benefit of a lender and allows the lender to sell the property if the person violates the terms of the loan.

The document used in some states instead of a mortgage. Title is conveyed to a trustee.

The document used in some states instead of a mortgage. Title is conveyed to a trustee.

Like a mortgage, a security instrument whereby real property is given as security for a debt. However, in a deed of trust there are three parties to the instrument: the borrower, the trustee, and the [..]

Instrument used to secure a loan on real estate. Similar to a mortgage that is generally used in the south. The major difference is in how foreclosures are handled. Foreclosures are much faster with a deed of trust than with a mortgage.

Like a mortgage, a security instrument whereby real property is given as security for a debt. However, in a deed of trust there are three parties to the instrument: the borrower, the trustee, and the [..]

A legal document that conveys title to real property to a third party. The third party holds title until the owner of the property has repaid the debt in full.  

The document used in some states instead of a mortgage; title is vested in a trustee to secure repayment of the loan.

In many states, this document is used in place of a mortgage to secure the payment of a note.

security for a property loan; deed the property to a third party (trustee0 to hold until the loan is paid.

An instrument transfering title to real or personal property to a trustee in order to secure repayment of money or performance of other conditions.

A legal instrument used in many states in lieu of a mortgage, where legal title to a property is vested in one or more

See: Indenture