Recording a Deed

Question 1

In order for a deed to be effective between purchaser and seller of real estate

Answer 1

the deed must be delivered by the seller with intent to transfer title

Question 2

A effective deed

Answer 2

needs only the seller’s signature

Question 3

Under the notice-race statue if a mortgagee failes to record it’s mortgage

Answer 3

a subsequent mortgagee who records will have superior interest if they did not have notice of prior mortgage

Question 4

Under the notice-race statue a subsequent lender who loans money without notice of previous mortgage

Answer 4

has first priority over the previous mortgage