Escrow & TitleIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

In NC, when a property is sold via a deed of trust foreclosure, excess proceeds after paying the debt go to:

AThe trustee as compensation
BThe lender as additional profit
CThe former owner (borrower)Correct
DThe county government

Why The former owner (borrower) Is Correct

Answer C: The former owner (borrower)

After a foreclosure sale, proceeds are applied first to foreclosure costs and fees, then to the outstanding mortgage debt. Any surplus (excess) proceeds belong to the former owner (the borrower/trustor).

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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