Escrow & Title
A Massachusetts 'junior lien' is a lien that:
AWas recorded before any other liens
BHas lower priority than a previously recorded lien✓ Correct
CIs held by a minor (person under 18)
DApplies only to improvements, not the land
Explanation
A junior (subordinate) lien has lower priority than a senior (prior) lien. Priority is generally determined by the recording date—earlier recorded liens have higher priority. A second mortgage is junior to a first mortgage.
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