In a deed of trust, the trustor is the borrower who gives the security interest.

In a deed of trust, the trustee is the party who holds the instrument and protects the interest of the beneficiary.

A commercial lease where the landlord is not responsible for anything besides their own financing charges and the tenant has to pay the taxes, insurance, and other costs of owning and maintaining the property. Rent is typically lower because the landlord is not taking on any risk that could interrupt the flow of rent. Also…

The total dollar amount (cash flow) that the tenant actually will pay out over the entire period analyzed.

The rate per square foot paid by the tenant over the entire period analyzed.

One who searches titles.

Search and perusal of the public records for recorded instruments which affect the title to a particular piece of land (see also abstract and examination).

Insurance against certain risks of a real estate transfer is underwritten based on a title report citing pertinent publicly recorded documents relating to the parcel.

(1) In many areas, synonymous with an abstract plant; (2) A geographically filed assemblage of title information that expedites title examinations, such as copies of previous attorneys’ opinions, abstracts, tax searches, and copies of the public records.

Indemnity against loss resulting from defects in or liens upon a title.