Escrow & TitleIntermediateColorado Exam

In Colorado, a 'trustor' in a deed of trust is:

AThe lender who holds the beneficial interest
BThe borrower who grants title to the trustee as security for the loanCorrect
CThe public trustee who holds title on behalf of the lender, in general
DThe title company that issues title insurance

Why The borrower who grants title to the trustee as security for the loan Is Correct

Answer B: The borrower who grants title to the trustee as security for the loan

In a Colorado deed of trust, the trustor (also called the grantor) is the BORROWER who transfers legal title to the public trustee as security for the loan. The beneficiary is the lender; the trustee holds title until the loan is paid.

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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