Escrow & TitleIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

In NC, a deed of trust involves how many parties?

ATwo (borrower and lender)
BThree (borrower/trustor, lender/beneficiary, and trustee)Correct
CFour (borrower, lender, trustee, and closing attorney), in general
DTwo (borrower and trustee)

Why Three (borrower/trustor, lender/beneficiary, and trustee) Is Correct

Answer B: Three (borrower/trustor, lender/beneficiary, and trustee)

A deed of trust involves three parties: the borrower (trustor/grantor) who conveys title to a neutral third party (trustee), who holds it for the benefit of the lender (beneficiary). If the borrower defaults, the trustee can sell the property via power of sale foreclosure.

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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