Escrow & Title
A 'chain of title' refers to:
AThe sequence of mortgage lenders over time
BThe chronological history of successive ownership transfers of a property, from the original grant to the present owner✓ Correct
CThe list of current liens on a property
DThe boundary description of the property
Explanation
The chain of title is the unbroken sequence of recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, releases, etc.) showing the transfer of ownership and encumbrances from the original grant through to the current owner. A 'broken' chain of title (gap) creates a cloud on title and may require legal action to resolve.
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