Wisconsin uses which security instrument?
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Deed of trust only
Deed of trust only is incorrect because Wisconsin does not use deeds of trust as its exclusive security instrument. Deeds of trust involve a third-party trustee and are primarily used in states like California, not Wisconsin.
Mortgages
Trust deeds only
Trust deeds only is incorrect because Wisconsin does not use trust deeds as its primary security instrument. Trust deeds are more common in states like California and other western states, not Wisconsin.
Land contracts only
Land contracts only is incorrect because land contracts are installment sales agreements where the seller retains title until paid, not traditional security instruments used by lenders in Wisconsin.
Why is this correct?
Wisconsin uses mortgages as its primary security instrument. A mortgage creates a lien on the property where the borrower retains legal title but grants the lender security interest, which is the standard approach in Wisconsin for real estate financing.
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