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Robert is a Tennessee affiliate broker helping a buyer client understand the difference between a mortgage and a deed of trust. Which of the following statements CORRECTLY distinguishes Tennessee's primary financing instrument from a traditional mortgage?

Correct Answer

A) A deed of trust involves three parties and allows non-judicial foreclosure, while a mortgage involves two parties and typically requires judicial foreclosure

The key distinctions are: (1) A deed of trust involves three parties (trustor, trustee, beneficiary), while a mortgage involves two parties (mortgagor and mortgagee). (2) A deed of trust enables non-judicial (power of sale) foreclosure because the trustee holds legal title and can sell the property without a court order under Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-101 et seq. A mortgage typically requires judicial foreclosure in mortgage-theory states.

Answer Options
A
A deed of trust involves three parties and allows non-judicial foreclosure, while a mortgage involves two parties and typically requires judicial foreclosure
B
A deed of trust is used only for commercial properties, while a mortgage is used for residential financing
C
A deed of trust requires court approval for foreclosure, while a mortgage allows non-judicial foreclosure
D
A deed of trust gives the lender immediate legal title, while a mortgage keeps legal title with the borrower

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