FinanceIntermediateAlaska Exam

An Alaska property is sold at foreclosure for less than the outstanding loan balance. The difference the borrower may owe the lender is called:

ASimply equity itself, the opposite financial concept from the actual deficiency balance a borrower may still owe after a shortfall foreclosure sale
BA deficiency judgmentCorrect
CA balloon payment
DA prepayment penalty

Why A deficiency judgment Is Correct

Answer B: A deficiency judgment

A deficiency judgment allows the lender to pursue the borrower for the remaining balance after a foreclosure sale if the proceeds do not cover the outstanding debt. Alaska law governs when deficiency judgments are permitted.

Exam Tip: Finance

Finance questions often involve calculations. Master the T-bar method, understand the difference between conventional and government-backed loans, and know key ratios like LTV and DTI.

People Also Study

Math Concepts

Practice More Alaska Real Estate Questions

1,400+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.

Take the Free Alaska Quiz →