Trust Deed


DEFINITION of 'Trust Deed'

1. A formal document which outlines the terms of a trust agreement.

2. A common way to structure real estate purchases, where the title to a property is held in trust until the loan for the property is paid.


1. A trust deed is often used when mutual funds are set up as a trust. Information that may be documented includes the powers of the trustee and any restrictions on investment vehicles.

2. Used to add security to a property purchase, the trustee does not get involved in the agreement unless there is a default on the loan, at which time the trustee would sell the property.

  1. Real Estate

    Land plus anything on it, including buildings and natural resources.
  2. Trust

  3. Investment Vehicle

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  5. Mutual Fund

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