Escrow & Title
The 'chain of title' refers to:
AA list of all current liens on a property
BThe chronological history of all transfers and recorded documents affecting ownership of a property✓ Correct
CThe current owner's mortgage documents
DA summary of the property's assessed value history
Explanation
The chain of title is the documented history of property ownership and transfers from the original grant to the present owner. A clear chain of title is essential for marketable title.
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