Finance
In South Carolina, 'mortgage insurance' protects which party against default?
AThe borrower
BThe lender✓ Correct
CThe title company
DThe state government
Explanation
Mortgage insurance (PMI for conventional loans, MIP for FHA) protects the lender against losses if the borrower defaults. The borrower pays the premium but the lender is the beneficiary.
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