Property Ownership

Utah law provides that a spouse who is not on title must sign which document at closing when the homestead property is sold or mortgaged?

AThe earnest money agreement
BThe deed or mortgage, to release any homestead rights✓ Correct
CThe title commitment
DThe closing disclosure

Explanation

In Utah, a spouse who is not on title must sign the deed or mortgage to release their homestead interest. This prevents a spouse from claiming homestead protection against a mortgage or conveyance they did not consent to.

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