What is a deed of reconveyance used for?

A deed of reconveyance is specifically utilized to convey title from the trustee back to the trustor. This document is important in situations where a borrower has repaid the loan secured by a deed of trust. Once the loan is satisfied, the trustee, who holds the title in trust for the lender, issues a deed of reconveyance to return the title to the borrower, confirming that they no longer owe anything on the loan and that the lender's claim against the property has been removed.

In contrast, the other options pertain to different functions of real estate documents. Transferring title from seller to buyer involves a different type of deed, typically a grant deed or warranty deed. Creating a lien involves using a mortgage or other security instrument, rather than a deed of reconveyance. Establishing a lease agreement is governed by lease documents, not deeds. Therefore, the deed of reconveyance uniquely fulfills the role of transferring ownership back to the borrower when a loan is fully paid.