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deed to secure debt

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deed to secure debt

A type of mortgage used in a few states; the title to the property is transferred to the lender until the debt is paid in full. Contrast with deed of trust which is employed in states called title theory states, and with true mortgages which are employed in states called lien theory states.The deed to secure debt is a hybrid of the two theories.



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Judgment liens We insured a first (refinancing) deed to secure debt (similar to a deed of trust) for $247,125, against a home on Northwind Trail in Fayetteville, Georgia.
For instance, a closing attorney's decision as to whether to entitle the security instrument a mortgage, deed of trust or deed to secure debt would be determined by the state in which the security instrument is to be filed.
 
 
 
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