Olney, MD asked in Real Estate Law for Maryland

Q: My HELOC was transferred. Does the assignment of deed of trust have to be recorded, and who bears responsibility ?

HELOC was transferred in September and new servicer has not produced an assignment of deed of trust, despite my many attempts to get a copy. Don't they have to file an assignment at the courthouse in order for the title to be clear?

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Thomas C. Valkenet
Thomas C. Valkenet
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  • Baltimore, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: Not in Maryland. But to protect the borrower, you are credited with all payments to the former holder/servicer until and unless you receive notice of the new beneficiary/note-holder.

Cedulie Renee Laumann agrees with this answer

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