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In Alaska, what is the primary security instrument used to secure a real estate loan?

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A) A deed of trust naming a trustee

Under AS 34.20.070–34.20.135, Alaska's Deed of Trust Act, the deed of trust is the primary security instrument used in Alaska real estate financing. It involves three parties: the trustor (borrower), the beneficiary (lender), and a trustee who holds bare legal title and has the power to conduct a non-judicial foreclosure sale if the borrower defaults.

Answer Options
A
A deed of trust naming a trustee
B
A mortgage with a power-of-sale clause
C
A land contract retaining title in the seller
D
A judicial lien recorded against the property

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