Property Ownership

A 'purchase money mortgage' in South Carolina has which priority?

ALowest lien priority
BGenerally has priority over other liens that attached after the conveyance✓ Correct
CSame priority as all other liens
DPriority only if recorded first

Explanation

A purchase money mortgage (where the seller finances the buyer as part of the sale) generally has special priority status over other debts the buyer may have, though specifics depend on SC law and recording.

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