Escrow & Title

A deed of trust differs from a mortgage in that a deed of trust involves:

AOnly one party — the borrower
BThree parties: the borrower (trustor), lender (beneficiary), and a neutral trustee who holds legal title✓ Correct
CTwo parties: buyer and seller only
DA government guaranty of the loan

Explanation

A deed of trust involves three parties: the trustor (borrower), beneficiary (lender), and a trustee who holds legal title to the property as security. Indiana primarily uses mortgages, which involve only two parties.

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