Escrow & Title
A Wyoming property owner who grants a deed of trust retains which title?
ANo title—the lender holds all title until payoff
BEquitable title and possession while the trustee holds legal title✓ Correct
CLegal title—the lender holds only a lien interest
DBoth legal and equitable title
Explanation
In a deed of trust, the borrower (trustor) conveys legal title to a trustee to hold on the lender's behalf as security. The borrower retains equitable title (ownership interest) and possession.
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