Deed Of Trust Records Without Promissory Note In Michigan
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If you do not have your deed, then you can get a recorded copy of it at the Register of Deeds; and a recorded copy is just as good as the original. You can come in person, send us a request by mail, or search online. Search and copy fees will apply.
A deed of trust is normally recorded with the recorder or county clerk for the county where the property is located as evidence of and security for the debt. The act of recording provides constructive notice to the world that the property has been encumbered.
Unless the lender uses a different document or terminology for “promissory note,” there typically wouldn't be a mortgage in place without a promissory note. It is a crucial legal document to the mortgage process that holds both the borrower and the lender accountable to mutually agreed terms and conditions.
At its most basic, a promissory note is simply a contract. As such, it needs to have certain sections to ensure all parties are fully protected and treated fairly. Common sections of a promissory note include: Contact information for the borrower and the lender.
Example: When used in a real estate transaction, the promissory note covers the promise to repay the amount owed, interest, and maturity date — while the deed of trust or mortgage outlines the other responsibilities of the parties involved more precisely.
RECORDING REQUIREMENTS Documents executed in Michigan which convey or encumber real estate require a notary's acknowledgment. Documents must be on 8.5" x 11" or 8.5" x 14" paper and must have a 2.5" top margin for the first page, and a minimum 0.5" margin on the other three sides of all pages.
Disadvantages of a Trust Deed For borrowers, if financial circumstances change, default on repayment can result in property foreclosure.
