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Assignment of Deed of Trust

Free assignment of deed of trust template — the current lender transfers its interest in a deed of trust (and the underlying loan) to a new lender.

This free assignment of deed of trust covers 1. Assignment, 2. Outstanding Balance, 3. Recording, 4. Notice to Borrower with 8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for landlords, tenants, and small property owners documenting a lease or tenancy change clearly, without guessing at the right structure. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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Assignment of Deed of Trust

Assignor (Current Lender/Beneficiary): [Name] Assignee (New Lender/Beneficiary): [Name] Original Deed of Trust: dated [Date], recorded [Recording Date/Reference] Property: [Address/Legal Description] · Date of Assignment: [Date]

1. Assignment

For value received, Assignor hereby transfers and assigns to Assignee all beneficial interest in the deed of trust described above, together with the promissory note it secures and all rights, title, and interest in the underlying debt.

2. Outstanding Balance

As of the date of this assignment, the outstanding principal balance secured by the deed of trust is [Amount].

3. Recording

This assignment will be recorded with the [County Recorder's Office] where the original deed of trust was recorded, to provide public notice of the change in beneficiary.

4. Notice to Borrower

Assignor and/or Assignee will notify Borrower of this assignment as required by applicable law, and direct future payments to Assignee.


Assignor signature: ______________________ Date: ____________

Notarization: State of [State], County of [County] Subscribed and sworn before me this ____ day of __________, 20__. Notary Public: ______________________

*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Recording this assignment (Section 3) matters — an unrecorded assignment can create real problems establishing who has the legal right to enforce the deed of trust if the loan is later sold multiple times or the borrower defaults.*

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Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.

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What does this assignment of deed of trust cover?

This real estate template includes 1. Assignment, 2. Outstanding Balance, 3. Recording, 4. Notice to Borrower. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. Landlord-tenant law is one of the most locally-specific areas of law in the US — notice periods, required disclosures, and even what a lease is allowed to say vary by state and often by city. Check your local requirements (or a real estate attorney) before using this for an actual lease or notice.

Can I edit the wording?

Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 8 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.

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