Finance

In Minnesota, what is a 'deficiency judgment' in the context of mortgage foreclosure?

AA court ruling that a property's title is deficient
BA judgment against the borrower for the difference between the foreclosure sale proceeds and the outstanding loan balance✓ Correct
CA government finding that a property is unfit for habitation
DA lender's assessment that a property requires too much repair to qualify for financing

Explanation

A deficiency judgment is a court order allowing a lender to collect the difference between the mortgage balance and the foreclosure sale proceeds from the borrower personally. Minnesota limits deficiency judgments in power-of-sale foreclosures. However, in judicial foreclosure, the lender may have more ability to pursue deficiency claims.

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