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submitted: Aug 8th 2008 | by: DonthiAnand | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 456 | |

When owning a home it is important to be familiar with and understand the different terms and documents that are used in matters of real estate law. These documents vary from state to state and it is wise to do significant research into the real estate law of your state before buying a home.

The deed of trust involves three parties and makes the process of foreclosure quicker and easier and it is almost similar to mortgage. The only difference of real estate documentation is if the state uses a deed of trust or mortgage.

Upon taking a mortgage loan the home owners enter into a deal between themselves and the lender. Throughout the mortgage period the deed of the home remains in the possession of the home owner. As per the mortgage agreement if a home owner defaults home loan repayments, the lender will have no choice except for going through a long process of foreclosure.

Mortgages are made between two people, the lender and the home owner. Depending upon the home owner and their unique situation, mortgages are taken as a way to secure debt against the home or for other reasons.

Whereas a deed of trust requires three parties: the homeowner, the lender and the trustee. The trustee will be responsible for holding the deed until the initial agreement is fulfilled either by the homeowner by virtue of complete payments or by the lender having to foreclose on the property. The foreclosure process under deed of trust is easy and much faster than a mortgage foreclosure.

When a home owner with a deed of trust defaults to make payments, then the lender may initiate the foreclosure process as this does not involve the courts. Such a quick and low cost foreclosure facilitates the lender to regain any losses accrued at the earliest, whereas a mortgage requires a judicial foreclosure and needs the intervention of courts.

The differences between mortgages and deeds of trust may seem negligible but the differences that do exist can be of great importance to home owners. Before buying a home see if your state uses mortgages or deeds of trust. If you are uncomfortable with a mortgage then do not buy a home in a state that does not use deeds of trust. The same is true if you are uncomfortable with deeds of trust. You cannot choose which document you get to use so find out which states use one or the other.

If you are going to have a deed of trust make sure you understand your legal rights and obligations to avoid having your home foreclosed. Unlike judicial foreclosures, the lender will not have to take you to court first and so you may have very little time to fight the proceedings.

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Donthi Anand has authored Home Mortgages e-book. Find more informative articles on Deeds Of Trust and also get a free special report on Mortgage Insurance.

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