Escrow & Title
In Utah, the beneficiary under a deed of trust is:
AThe trustee holding legal title
BThe lender who loaned the money✓ Correct
CThe borrower who receives the funds
DThe title company handling the closing
Explanation
In a deed of trust, the three parties are: trustor (borrower who deeds the property to the trustee), trustee (neutral party holding legal title as security), and beneficiary (the lender who loaned the money and benefits from the security arrangement).
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