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In Minnesota, a homestead exemption for bankruptcy purposes protects:
AAll equity in the home from creditors
BA specified dollar amount of home equity from unsecured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings✓ Correct
COnly the land from creditors, not the improvements
DOnly properties with no mortgage
Explanation
Minnesota's homestead exemption protects a specified amount of equity in the debtor's principal residence from unsecured creditors in bankruptcy. Minnesota has a relatively generous homestead exemption.
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Key Terms to Know
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)
The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
Discount PointsPrepaid interest paid to a lender at closing to reduce the mortgage interest rate, with each point equal to 1% of the loan amount.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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