Escrow & TitleIntermediateColorado Exam

In Colorado, a 'junior lien' holder is paid at foreclosure:

AA. Before the senior lien holder
BB. After the senior (first) lien holder from any remaining sale proceedsCorrect
CC. At the same time as all other lien holders
DD. Only if the property sells for more than the first mortgage balance, in general

Why B. After the senior (first) lien holder from any remaining sale proceeds Is Correct

Answer B: B. After the senior (first) lien holder from any remaining sale proceeds

Liens are paid in order of priority (generally the order they were recorded). In a foreclosure sale, the senior (first priority) lien holder is paid first from the proceeds.

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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