Escrow & Title

A chain of title refers to:

AThe sequence of liens on a property
BThe chronological sequence of ownership transfers from the original grantor to the current owner✓ Correct
CA list of all mortgages ever placed on a property
DThe legal description required for a deed

Explanation

The chain of title is the historical sequence of all ownership transfers of a property, from the earliest recorded deed forward to the present owner. A complete, unbroken chain of title helps establish clear ownership and identify potential title defects.

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