A deed of trust is a legal document that is the security for a real estate loan. A trust deed is always used together with a promissory note (also called "prom note") that sets out the amount and terms of the loan.In a real estate transaction—the purchase of a home, say—a lender gives the borrower money in exchange for one or more promissory notes linked to a trust deed. A Deed of Trust is a legal document similar to a home mortgage. It guarantees a real estate transaction between a lender and a borrower. The deed of trust allows you to foreclose if the note is not paid. You will still transfer the title on closing, typically with a warranty deed. A deed of trust is given as security for a debt. If not applied earlier, such funds will be applied to the outstanding principal balance under the Note immediately prior to foreclosure. I'm just going to take you through the exact process of how to fill out a deed of trust exactly and you can see what I mean it's very straight forward.