Escrow & Title
A West Virginia 'deed of release' (or 'satisfaction of mortgage') is recorded when:
AThe property is sold at foreclosure
BThe mortgage or deed of trust loan has been paid in full by the borrower✓ Correct
CA junior lien is created on the property
DThe property is transferred to a trust
Explanation
When a West Virginia borrower pays off a mortgage or deed of trust in full, the lender must record a deed of release (or marginal release/satisfaction) in the county clerk's office to formally remove the lien from the title.
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