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Deed of Trust to Secure Assumption (Texas)

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DEED OF TRUST TO SECURE ASSUMPTION

GRANTOR’S MAILING ADDRESS:

County of

TRUSTEE’S MAILING ADDRESS:

County of

BENEFICIARY’S ADDRESS:

County of

NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST ASSUMED:

$

Recorded on

In Volume at Page

Or Instrument No.

Property (including any improvements):

OTHER EXCEPTIONS TO CONVEYANCE AND WARRANTY:

This conveyance is made and accepted subject to any and all validly existing restrictions, mineral reservations and interests, conditions, covenants, easements, and rights of way, if any, applicable to and enforceable against the above described property as now reflected by the records of the County Clerk in said County and State and to any applicable zoning laws or ordinances.

By deed dated the same as this instrument, Beneficiary conveyed the property to Grantor, who as part of the consideration promised to pay the note assumed and to be bound by deed of trust assumed. Beneficiary has retained a vendor’s lien.

For value received and to secure Grantor’s assumption, Grantor conveys the property to Trustee in trust. Grantor warrants and agrees to defend the title to the property. If Grantor performs all the covenants of the note and deed of trust assumed and if Beneficiary has not filed a notice of advancement, a release of the deed of trust assumed shall release this deed of trust to secure the assumption and Beneficiary’s vendor’s lien.

BENEFICIARY’S RIGHTS:

1. Beneficiary may appoint in writing a substitute or successor trustee, succeeding to all rights and responsibilities of Trustee.

2. If Grantor shall fail to perform any of Grantor’s obligations under the note or deed of trust assumed, Beneficiary may perform those obligations, advance funds required, and then be reimbursed by Grantor on demand for any sums so advanced, including attorney’s fees, plus interest on those sums from the dates of payment at the highest legal rate. The sum to be reimbursed shall be secured by this deed of trust to secure assumption.

3. Beneficiary may file a sworn notice of such advancement in the office of the county clerk where the property is located. The notice shall detail the dates, amounts, and purposes of the sums advanced and the legal description of the property.

4. If Grantor fails on demand to reimburse Beneficiary for the sums advanced, and such failure continues after Beneficiary gives Grantor notice of the failure and the time within which it must be cured, as may be required by law or written agreement, then Beneficiary may:

a. request Trustee to foreclose this lien, in which case Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent shall give notice of the foreclosure sale as provided by the Texas Property Code as then amended; and

b. purchase the property at any foreclosure sale by offering the highest bid and then have the bid credited to the reimbursement of Beneficiary.

TRUSTEE’S DUTIES:

If requested by Beneficiary to foreclose this lien, Trustee shall:

1. either personally or by agent give notice of the foreclosure sale as required by the Texas Property Code as then amended;

2. sell and convey all or part of the property to the highest bidder for cash with a general warranty binding the Grantor, subject to prior liens and to other exceptions to conveyance and warrant deed; and

3. from the proceeds of the sale, pay, in this order:

a. expenses of foreclosure, including a commission to Trustee of 5% of the bid;

b. to Beneficiary, the full amount advanced, attorney’s fees, and other charges due and unpaid;

c. any amounts required by law to be paid before payment to Grantor; and

d. to grantor, any balance.

GENERAL PROVISIONS:

1. If any of the property is sold under this deed of trust, Grantor shall immediately surrender possession to the purchaser. If Grantor fails to do so, Grantor shall become a tenant at sufferance of the purchaser, subject to an action for forcible detainer.

2. Recitals in any Trustee’s deed conveying the property will be presumed to be true.

3. Proceeding under this deed of trust to secure assumption, filing suit for foreclosure, or pursuing any other remedy will not constitute an election of remedies.

4. This lien shall be superior to liens later created even if Beneficiary has made no advancements when later liens are created.

5. If any portions of the advancements cannot be lawfully secured by this deed of trust to secure assumption, payments shall be applied first to discharge that portion.

6. No sale under this deed of trust to secure assumption shall extinguish the lien created by this instrument.

7. Grantor assigns to Beneficiary absolutely, not only as collateral, all present and future rent and other income and receipts from the property. Leases are not assigned. Grantor warrants the validity and enforceability of the assignment. Grantor may as Beneficiary’s licensee collect rent and other income and receipts as long as Grantor is not in default under the note or the deed of trust assumed. Grantor will apply all rent and other income and receipts to payment of the note and performance of the deed of trust assumed, but if the rent and other income exceed the amount due under the note and deed of trust assumed, Grantor may retain the excess. If Grantor defaults in payment of the note or performance of the deed of trust assumed, Beneficiary may terminate Grantor’s license to collect and then as Grantor’s agent may rent the property if it is vacant and collect all rent and other income and receipts. Beneficiary neither has nor assumes any obligations as lessor or landlord with respect to any occupant of the property. Beneficiary may exercise Beneficiary’s rights and remedies under this paragraph without taking possession of the property. Beneficiary shall apply all rent and other income and receipts collected under this paragraph first to expenses incurred in exercising Beneficiary’s rights and remedies and then to Grantor’s obligations under the note and deed of trust assumed in the order determined by Beneficiary. Beneficiary is not required to act under this paragraph, and acting under this paragraph does not waive any of Beneficiary’s other rights or remedies. If Grantor becomes a voluntary or involuntary bankrupt, Beneficiary’s filing a proof of claim in bankruptcy will be tantamount to the appointment of a receiver under Texas law.

8. Interest on the debt secured by this deed of trust to secure assumption shall not exceed the maximum amount of non-usurious interest that may be contracted for, taken, reserved, charged, or received under law; any interest in excess of that maximum amount shall credited on the principal of the debt or, if that has been paid, refunded. On any acceleration or required or permitted repayment, any such excess shall canceled automatically as of the acceleration or prepayment or, if already paid, credited on the principal of the debt or, if the principal of the debt has been paid, refunded. This provision overrides other provisions in this and all other instruments concerning the debt.

9. When the context requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural.

10. This deed of trust to secure assumption shall bind and inure to the benefit of, and be exercised by successors in interest of all parties.

11. This deed of trust to secure assumption is being executed in order to comply with the terms of

This instrument was prepared solely from information and instructions provided by . No title opinion or other information has been furnished by or given to the preparer.

Signature

Print Name

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The State of Texas, County of

Before me (name and title of officer) on this day personally appeared , known to me (or proved to me on the oath of or through ) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.

(Seal) Given under my hand and seal of office this day of , A.D., .

Notary Public

Type or Print Name

My commission expires:

AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO:

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What the Deed of Trust to Secure Assumption (Texas) Is

A Deed of Trust to Secure Assumption (Texas) is a real estate instrument used when a borrower transfers property subject to an existing deed of trust while another party assumes the mortgage obligation. It records the new security arrangement, clarifies which party remains liable to the lender, and preserves lien priority by placing the assumption terms and security interest on public record in the county where the property is located. The form is used to document consent, consideration, and any lender-required conditions for the assumption to be effective.

Why this document matters for property transfers

Using a Deed of Trust to Secure Assumption clarifies obligations, protects lien priority by recording the secured interest, and documents lender consent and consideration so future title searches and servicers can rely on the recorded chain of title.

Why this document matters for property transfers

Who typically prepares or signs this deed

Common users include buyers assuming loans, sellers assigning property subject to lien, lenders or servicers, and real estate attorneys handling closing documentation.

  • Buyers assuming mortgages — Sign to acknowledge liability and terms of assumption, ensure name matches ID and loan paperwork.
  • Sellers conveying property — Execute to record transfer while preserving lien priority and documenting consideration or indemnities.
  • Lenders and servicers — Review and approve assumption conditions, and record the securing instrument to protect the loan.

Accurate execution and timely recording by these parties reduces title defects and minimizes lender disputes after closing.

Core parts of a professional Deed of Trust to Secure Assumption

A complete deed should include clear identification of parties, detailed property description, loan identification, express assumption language, recital of consideration, and notary acknowledgment for recording.

Parties

Full legal names of grantor(s), grantee(s), and beneficiary (lender) to avoid ambiguity during recording and title examination.

Legal Description

Metes and bounds or recorded plat reference exactly matching the current deed of record; street address alone is insufficient for recording.

Assumption Terms

Explicit language stating which loan is assumed, any release language, payment responsibilities, and effective date of the assumption.

Consideration

Document the amount or exchange consideration supporting the transfer and assumption to establish enforceable obligations.

Lender Consent

A section indicating lender approval or reserving lender's rights if prior consent is required by the mortgage or note.

Notary

A proper notary acknowledgment block matching county recorder requirements to allow county recording and acceptance.

Essential information to include

Grantor Name: Full legal name
Grantee Name: Full legal name
Lender: Named beneficiary
Property: Complete legal description
Loan ID: Mortgage or account number
Effective Date: MM/DD/YYYY

Step-by-step: Preparing and executing the deed

Follow these sequential steps to complete the Deed of Trust to Secure Assumption for recording and lender processes.

  • 01
    Gather records: Obtain current deed, mortgage, and note details
  • 02
    Draft deed: Insert parties, legal description, and assumption terms
  • 03
    Obtain approvals: Secure lender consent if required
  • 04
    Sign and notarize: Execute before notary; record promptly

How to set up an online finishing workflow

Configure a digital workflow that collects signatures, captures notarization evidence, and routes copies to title and loan servicer.

Field Configuration
Signature Fields Place signer and initial fields; require date entries
Notary Capture Enable notary block and attach A/V or notarial certificate when required
Routing Auto-send copies to lender, title company, and county recorder
Audit Trail Keep timestamped event log for future verification

Where to file and how documents move after signing

Understand the typical document flow so recordings and lien changes are effective and visible to interested parties.

  • County Recorder: Primary filing location for deed recording
  • Lender/Servicer: Provide executed copy for loan file and payment processing
  • Title Company: Send final recorded instrument for title updates
  • Buyer/Seller: Supply copies for closing and records

Digital signing and platform considerations

Use an eSignature platform that supports notarization evidence, audit trails, and PDF output compatible with county recorders.

  • Formats Supported: PDF and DOCX output
  • Integrations: Works with title systems and storage
  • Authentication: Email or stronger signer verification

Ensure the platform preserves a tamper-evident audit trail, supports downloadable recorded PDFs, and meets any industry compliance needs such as HIPAA or 21 CFR where applicable.

Time-sensitive stages and recommended timing

Certain steps are time-sensitive to preserve priority and comply with lender or recorder procedures; act promptly to avoid disputes.

Recording Promptly:

Record immediately after notarization to preserve lien priority

Lender Notification:

Provide executed deed to servicer within days to update loan file

Title Update:

Send recorded instrument to title company within one week

Tax Assessment:

Inform county appraisal or tax authority per local timing rules

Insurance Update:

Update hazard and title insurance policies promptly

Common legal and financial risks of errors

Loss of Priority: Subordinate lien risk
Loan Acceleration: Violation may trigger lender remedies
Invalid Assumption: Lender may refuse transfer
Recording Rejection: Clerical errors can cause rejection
Tax Consequences: Unreported consideration may affect taxes
Liability Exposure: Forgery or misrepresentation risks

Common mistakes to avoid when preparing the deed

  • Using informal or abbreviated party names that do not match title and identification, which can result in recorder rejection or title defects.
  • Failing to obtain and document lender consent when the mortgage requires written approval for assumption, which can render the transaction voidable by the lender.
  • Omitting the precise legal description or copying an earlier deed with errors; incorrect descriptions create clouds on title that require corrective instruments.
  • Delaying recording after execution; delays can allow subsequent liens or conveyances to outrank the newly recorded security interest.

Practical tips for accurate, efficient completion

Adopt a consistent checklist and maintain cross-checked files to avoid delays and disputes.

Confirm names against ID and title
Verify each party's full legal name with government ID and existing title documents before inserting into the deed to prevent discrepancies that lead to recorder rejection or title inquiries.
Obtain lender acceptance in writing
Secure explicit, dated lender consent or conditional approval in writing and attach it to the deed or closing file to evidence compliance with loan terms and to prevent subsequent disputes.
Use exact legal descriptions
Copy the legal description verbatim from the recorded deed of the property to ensure the recorder and title examiners match the instrument to the correct parcel.
Record and distribute promptly
Record the executed deed at the county recorder immediately after notarization and distribute certified copies to the lender, title company, and parties to update records and prevent priority issues.

Real examples of electronic workflows in property transactions

These brief examples show how digital signing and secure workflows supported assumption-related closings for actual customers using compliant platforms.

Brian Fitzgibbons, Optica Ventures LLC

When we needed fast closings for multiple properties, we moved executions online to reduce turnaround.

  • Platform ease improved signer completion rates significantly.
  • "The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers."

Tim Martin, Martin Properties

Processing remote signings helped maintain closing schedules across markets.

  • Mobile and offline signing preserved timelines.
  • "I can process and execute all of these documents online with 100% compliance and built-in security. Whether on mobile or working offline, I can get forms back to their necessary parties efficiently."

eSignature vendor pricing snapshot for deed execution workflows

Compare basic vendor pricing and availability of core capabilities when choosing an eSignature provider for deed execution and secure document workflows.

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Frequently asked questions about executing and recording the deed

Answers to common questions about e-signature use, notarization, lender consent, and recording in Texas and comparable jurisdictions.


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