Escrow & Title

In Rhode Island, the priority of a mortgage lien is generally determined by:

AThe amount of the mortgage
BThe date and time of recording in the land evidence records (first to record, first in right)✓ Correct
CThe creditworthiness of the borrower
DThe interest rate of the loan

Explanation

Rhode Island follows the 'first in time, first in right' rule for lien priority, with priority generally determined by the date and time of recording in the land evidence records, subject to exceptions for super-priority liens like property taxes.

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