Finance
Title insurance is especially important in Washington because the state uses a:
ADeed of trust system for mortgages✓ Correct
BTorrens title registration system exclusively
CRecording act that does not protect subsequent purchasers
DCommunity property system that creates automatic title disputes
Explanation
Washington uses a deed of trust system (rather than traditional mortgages) for real property loans. Title insurance is widely used to protect both lenders and owners from title defects.
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