Escrow & Title
What document in South Carolina conveys title to real property that was previously held as collateral under a deed of trust after the loan is paid off?
AA deed of release
BA deed of reconveyance✓ Correct
CA warranty deed
DA satisfaction of judgment
Explanation
When a deed of trust is paid off, the trustee executes a deed of reconveyance, which transfers the legal title from the trustee back to the borrower (or their successor), releasing the lien.
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