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What is deed of trust?

A secured real estate financing instrument used in some states instead of a mortgage; gives a lender (through a trustee) enforceable rights on default.

Where you will use it: this term comes up in the Real Estate Finance course, and the full course glossary collects every term in one place.

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From the free Real Estate Finance course by Devon Coombs, CPA, MBA.