Finance
In Massachusetts, the 'power of sale' clause in a mortgage allows the lender to foreclose:
AOnly through the courts (judicial foreclosure)
BWithout court involvement through a non-judicial process✓ Correct
CBy selling the property at a private sale
DOnly after a 24-month waiting period
Explanation
Massachusetts allows both judicial and non-judicial (power of sale) foreclosure. A power of sale clause in the mortgage allows the lender to foreclose without going through the courts, though specific statutory notice requirements must be met.
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