Escrow & TitleIntermediateColorado Exam

In Colorado, a deed of trust reconveyance (release) occurs when:

AThe property is listed for sale
BThe loan is paid in full and the trustee reconveys the title back to the borrowerCorrect
CThe borrower defaults on the mortgage
DThe property is refinanced with a new lender, as is customary in this jurisdiction

Why The loan is paid in full and the trustee reconveys the title back to the borrower Is Correct

Answer B: The loan is paid in full and the trustee reconveys the title back to the borrower

When a Colorado deed of trust loan is paid off, the public trustee executes a release of deed of trust (reconveyance), which is recorded in the county records to show that the lien has been satisfied and clear title is restored to the borrower.

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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