Escrow & Title
A Utah property owner can grant a deed of trust to more than one beneficiary (lender). The priority of multiple deeds of trust is determined by:
AThe loan amount (largest loan has first priority)
BThe order of recording—first recorded has first priority unless subordination agreements apply✓ Correct
CThe interest rate (highest rate has first priority)
DThe lender with the most assets
Explanation
Lien priority is generally determined by the order of recording—'first in time, first in right.' A second deed of trust recorded after the first is junior to it.
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