Escrow & Title
The priority of liens is generally determined by:
AThe dollar amount of the lien
BThe type of lien (mortgage vs. judgment)
CThe date and time of recording✓ Correct
DThe lender's seniority in the industry
Explanation
Under the 'first in time, first in right' principle, lien priority is generally determined by the date and time of recording. The first lien recorded has priority over subsequently recorded liens. Property tax liens, however, always have super-priority.
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