Finance

In California, a deed of trust differs from a mortgage primarily because it:

ARequires judicial foreclosure
BInvolves three parties and allows non-judicial foreclosure✓ Correct
CDoes not create a lien on the property
DCan only be used for commercial properties

Explanation

A deed of trust involves three parties: borrower (trustor), lender (beneficiary), and a neutral third party (trustee). This structure allows for non-judicial (trustee's sale) foreclosure, which is faster and less costly than a court proceeding.

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