Finance

In a deed of trust state, what happens when a borrower defaults on their mortgage loan?

AThe lender must file a lawsuit (judicial foreclosure)
BThe trustee may conduct a non-judicial foreclosure sale without court involvement✓ Correct
CThe property automatically reverts to the state
DThe borrower automatically loses title upon missing one payment

Explanation

In a deed of trust arrangement, a trustee holds title for the lender's benefit. When a borrower defaults, the trustee may proceed with a non-judicial (trustee's sale) foreclosure, which is generally faster and less expensive than a judicial foreclosure.

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