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Residential Real Estate

Mortgage or Deed of Trust (Residential)

Drafting residential mortgages and deeds of trust manually requires meticulous attention to statutory requirements, uniform covenants, and jurisdiction-specific language. Attorneys spend hours cross-referencing standard forms, customizing clauses for each transaction, and ensuring compliance with state lending laws—all while managing tight closing deadlines.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow3.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark12 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 18.8x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Drafting residential mortgages and deeds of trust requires extensive knowledge of jurisdiction-specific foreclosure frameworks, complex covenant structures, and federal compliance requirements. Attorneys spend hours ensuring proper granting language, comprehensive borrower obligations, and enforceable default provisions while navigating differences between mortgage and deed of trust states.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automates the entire drafting process by analyzing your loan documents and property information to generate jurisdiction-appropriate security instruments. The platform selects the correct instrument type, incorporates state-specific foreclosure provisions, and includes all necessary covenants, riders, and compliance language ready for execution and recording.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Generate complete mortgages or deeds of trust in under 10 minutes instead of 2-3 hours

Automatically include all uniform covenants required for residential lending compliance

Customize for your jurisdiction with state-specific language and power of sale provisions

Ensure consistency across all closing documents with standardized clause libraries

Reduce closing delays with faster document turnaround and fewer revision cycles

What you'll receive

Document Header and Title
Parties Identification
Note Secured Clause
Grant and Conveyance Clause
Uniform Covenants (Payment, Escrow, Insurance, Occupancy)
Default and Acceleration Provisions
Power of Sale Clause (Deed of Trust)
Governing Law and Miscellaneous Provisions
Rider References
Signature and Notary Blocks

Document requirements

Required

  • Loan Agreement or Term Sheet
  • Property Title Documents

Optional

  • Promissory Note
  • Loan File or Transaction Summary
  • Condominium or HOA Documents

Perfect for

Real Estate Attorneys
Transactional Lawyers
Lending Institutions and Banks
Title Companies
Mortgage Brokers and Originators
Real Estate Closing Attorneys
In-House Counsel for Lenders

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Loan And Financing98% relevant

Mortgages and deeds of trust are fundamental security instruments in all residential lending transactions, securing promissory notes and protecting lender interests.

This workflow directly supports loan and financing practice by automating the creation of essential security documents that accompany virtually every residential loan transaction.

Financial Services82% relevant

Financial institutions and regulated lenders require compliant mortgage documentation that meets federal and state lending regulations, including uniform covenant requirements.

Banks and financial services entities must ensure their mortgage documents comply with regulatory requirements, making automated generation with built-in compliance features highly valuable.

Real estate litigators handling foreclosure proceedings and mortgage disputes need to review, analyze, and draft mortgages and deeds of trust as part of enforcement actions.

Understanding and drafting these security instruments is essential for attorneys handling foreclosure litigation, lien priority disputes, and mortgage enforcement cases.

Commercial real estate attorneys handling mixed-use properties or residential components of larger developments need residential mortgage documentation for financing structures.

While focused on commercial transactions, these attorneys often encounter residential financing components in multi-family properties, condominiums, and mixed-use developments requiring residential mortgage instruments.

Frequently asked questions

Q

What's the difference between a mortgage and a deed of trust?

A

A mortgage creates a lien on property while the borrower retains legal title, requiring judicial foreclosure through court proceedings in most cases. A deed of trust transfers legal title to a neutral trustee who holds it for the lender's benefit, allowing non-judicial foreclosure through power of sale without court involvement. CaseMark automatically selects the appropriate instrument based on your property's jurisdiction and includes the correct foreclosure provisions.

Q

What covenants must be included in a residential mortgage?

A

Essential covenants include payment obligations, property tax and insurance escrow requirements, hazard insurance maintenance, property preservation and repair, occupancy requirements for owner-occupied properties, and due-on-sale restrictions. CaseMark generates all uniform covenants required to protect the lender's security interest while ensuring compliance with federal consumer protection laws and state-specific requirements.

Q

How does CaseMark handle jurisdiction-specific requirements?

A

CaseMark analyzes the property location from your title documents and applies the correct state law provisions for granting language, foreclosure procedures, notice requirements, and acknowledgment formats. The platform incorporates state-specific statutory references, redemption rights, deficiency judgment rules, and recording requirements to ensure your security instrument is enforceable in the applicable jurisdiction.

Q

Can the system generate riders for special property types?

A

Yes, CaseMark automatically identifies when riders are needed based on property type and loan features. The platform generates condominium riders, PUD riders, adjustable rate riders, balloon payment riders, and second home or investment property riders as applicable. All riders are properly incorporated by reference with appropriate conflict resolution provisions.

Q

Is the output ready for recording in county land records?

A

Absolutely. CaseMark formats documents with proper margins for recording stamps, includes complete state-specific acknowledgment language, and ensures all execution requirements are met. The output includes properly formatted legal descriptions, granting clauses, and all elements necessary for the county recorder to accept and index the instrument in the official land records.