Finance
In Ohio, a borrower who loses their home at a sheriff's sale but the proceeds don't fully cover the loan balance may face:
ANo further liability
BA deficiency judgment for the remaining balance owed✓ Correct
CCriminal prosecution for the unpaid amount
DAutomatic bankruptcy
Explanation
If a foreclosure sale does not generate enough proceeds to pay off the mortgage debt, the lender may seek a deficiency judgment against the borrower for the remaining balance.
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