Finance
In New Mexico, homestead exemption protects a certain amount of a primary residence's equity from:
AProperty taxes
BCreditor claims and judgments (up to the statutory limit)✓ Correct
CForeclosure by the mortgage lender
DHOA liens
Explanation
New Mexico's homestead exemption protects up to $60,000 ($120,000 for married couples) of a primary residence's equity from unsecured creditor claims and judgments. It does not protect against mortgage or tax liens.
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