Escrow & Title
A 'deed of trust' in Texas differs from a mortgage primarily because:
AA deed of trust does not involve a lender
BA deed of trust involves three parties and allows non-judicial foreclosure✓ Correct
CA mortgage allows the borrower to retain title
DA deed of trust is only used for commercial property
Explanation
A Texas deed of trust involves three parties: the borrower (trustor), the lender (beneficiary), and a trustee. Upon default, the trustee can conduct a non-judicial foreclosure sale (no court required) on the first Tuesday of the month after proper notice. This makes foreclosure faster and less expensive than judicial mortgage foreclosure.
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