In Minnesota, typically the legal description of a property will denote “abstract” or “Torrens,” but if not, our office can assist with such determination and how to place documents correctly of record in any Minnesota county. 4) Mortgages: Minnesota is a mortgage state, not a deed of trust state.
When a deed of trust is used as a security instrument, who holds the deed and the note? The trustee holds the deed, and the lender holds the note.
Disadvantages of a Trust Deed For borrowers, if financial circumstances change, default on repayment can result in property foreclosure.
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.
A deed of trust will include the same type of information stated in a mortgage document, such as: The identities of the borrower, lender, and trustee. A full description of the property to be placed in trust. Any restrictions or requirements on the use of the property while it is in trust.
In order to be recordable, a Minnesota deed must contain the name and address of the grantee(s) who are to receive the real property tax statement – unless the deed was executed or acknowledged outside of the State of Minnesota.
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.
Unlike a deed of trust or mortgage, the promissory note is typically not recorded in the county land records (except in a few states like Florida). Instead, the lender holds on to this document until the amount borrowed is repaid.