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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 48: Liens and Mortgages
Article 10: Deeds of Trust, 48-10-1 through 48-10-21
Section 48-10-8: Deed of trust as security.
NM Stat § 48-10-8 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
48-10-8. Deed of trust as security.
Deeds of trust may be executed as security for the performance of a contract. The laws of New Mexico which refer to mortgages as security instruments are deemed to also include deeds of trust unless the context otherwise requires. The lien theory of mortgages in New Mexico shall continue to apply to deeds of trust executed as provided in the Deed of Trust Act.
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