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A lender is comparing two security arrangements for similar homes. One uses a mortgage, and the other uses a deed of trust with a trustee and a power-of-sale provision. Which statement best describes a common difference between the two?

Correct Answer

A) A deed of trust is commonly associated with nonjudicial foreclosure procedures

A deed of trust commonly includes a trustee and a power-of-sale procedure that is often used for nonjudicial foreclosure, although exact procedures depend on state law. By contrast, a mortgage is more commonly associated with a court-supervised foreclosure process.

Answer Options
A
A deed of trust is commonly associated with nonjudicial foreclosure procedures
B
A deed of trust transfers full ownership of the home to the lender
C
A mortgage eliminates the borrower's personal liability on the note
D
A mortgage is valid only if the borrower signs no promissory note

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