Escrow & Title
A chain of title refers to:
AThe order in which liens are paid at closing
BThe sequence of historical transfers of ownership from the original grant to the current owner✓ Correct
CThe types of deeds that have been used to transfer a property
DThe title company's list of approved closing agents
Explanation
The chain of title is the chronological sequence of ownership transfers of a property, from its original conveyance to the present owner, used to verify clear title.
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