Escrow & Title
A deed of trust in Utah differs from a mortgage primarily because:
AA deed of trust uses a notary instead of witnesses
BA deed of trust involves a trustee who holds title, enabling non-judicial foreclosure✓ Correct
CA deed of trust does not require recording
DA deed of trust has a shorter term than a mortgage
Explanation
A deed of trust adds a neutral trustee as a third party who holds legal title. When the borrower defaults, the trustee can conduct a non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale) without going to court—making the process faster and less expensive than a judicial mortgage foreclosure.
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