Escrow & Title
In Texas, when a deed of trust is paid off, the lender (beneficiary) must provide a release of lien. This document is called a:
ASatisfaction of mortgage
BRelease deed or deed of reconveyance✓ Correct
CDischarge of lien
DCertificate of occupancy
Explanation
When a Texas deed of trust is fully paid, the lender provides a 'release of lien' or 'deed of reconveyance' that transfers the legal title (held by the trustee) back to the borrower (trustor) and removes the lien from the property. This document should be recorded to clear title.
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