Escrow & Title
In Oklahoma, the priority of liens on a property is generally determined by:
AThe lien amount — larger liens have priority
BThe date and time of recording — earlier recorded liens generally have priority over later recorded liens, except for super-priority liens like property taxes✓ Correct
CThe type of creditor — mortgage lenders always have first priority
DThe order in which they were paid
Explanation
Oklahoma follows the 'first in time, first in right' principle for lien priority: earlier recorded liens generally have priority over later ones. Exceptions include property tax liens (super-priority), mechanic's liens (which may relate back to the start of construction), and other statutory exceptions.
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