Deed of trust in McLennan County, Texas
A deed of trust secures a home loan by conveying title to a trustee, who can sell the property if the borrower defaults. It is the usual loan document in this state and is recorded like a deed. In McLennan County, deeds of trust are recorded with the McLennan County Clerk, and a HeritageDeed title search lists them for the property.
How McLennan County records it
In Texas, real property records are recorded by the County Clerk. A Texas home loan is usually secured by a deed of trust rather than a mortgage, and it is released by a recorded release of lien.
The McLennan County Clerk's electronic Official Public Records cover documents recorded from January 1, 1996 forward; older deeds, deeds of trust and mechanics liens are in book volumes at the Clerk's office.
What it means for a buyer or bidder
A deed of trust stays a lien of record until a release, reconveyance or satisfaction is recorded for it.
Does a title search find it in McLennan County?
Yes. The McLennan County report covers: Deeds, deeds of trust, releases and liens recorded with the McLennan County Clerk, tied to the property by its legal description.
Not covered: Deeds of trust recorded before 1996 are listed separately to verify, because the Clerk's electronic records begin in 1996.
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