What is Deed of Trust? | REAL-ESTATE-SALESPERSON Exam Prep
Dec 29, 2025
A deed of trust is a security instrument used instead of a mortgage in some states, involving three parties: the borrower (trustor), lender (beneficiary), and neutral third party (trustee) who holds legal title until the loan is paid.
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šÆ This term appears on: REAL-ESTATE-SALESPERSON
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š” Exam Tip: Deed of trust = 3 parties (trustor/borrower, beneficiary/lender, trustee). Mortgage = 2 parties. Deed of trust uses non-judicial foreclosure (faster)!
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