Finance

In South Carolina, what is 'subordinate financing' in residential lending?

AA loan that has first lien priority
BA second mortgage or junior lien that is subordinate (lower in priority) to the first mortgage✓ Correct
CA government loan subordinated to a private loan
DA type of lease financing

Explanation

Subordinate financing refers to second mortgages, HELOCs, or other junior liens that are subordinate in priority to the first mortgage. If the property goes to foreclosure, the first mortgage is paid before subordinate liens.

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