Tennessee primarily uses which security instrument?
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Mortgages only
While mortgages are used in Tennessee, they are not the only security instrument permitted. This option incorrectly suggests exclusivity, which doesn't align with Tennessee's approach to real estate financing.
Deeds of trust
Deeds of trust are indeed used in Tennessee, but they are not the only security instrument. This option would be correct in some states like California, but Tennessee uses both instruments, making this incomplete.
Both mortgages and deeds of trust
Land contracts only
Land contracts are a form of seller financing, not a security instrument used by traditional lenders in Tennessee. This option confuses different financing mechanisms and is incorrect.
Why is this correct?
Tennessee permits both mortgages and deeds of trust as valid security instruments. This dual approach gives flexibility to lenders and borrowers to choose the instrument that best suits their needs, making option C the most accurate and complete answer.
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