Escrow & TitleIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

In NC, a 'notice of satisfaction' (or 'cancellation of deed of trust') is recorded when:

AA new deed of trust is created
BThe mortgage loan is paid off in full, releasing the lien from the propertyCorrect
CA property is sold
DA title insurance policy is issued, as most licensees would generally expect

Why The mortgage loan is paid off in full, releasing the lien from the property Is Correct

Answer B: The mortgage loan is paid off in full, releasing the lien from the property

When a mortgage or deed of trust is paid off, a satisfaction or cancellation document is recorded in the Register of Deeds, publicly releasing the lien from the property.

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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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