Escrow & Title

In Washington, the 'junior lien holder' in a foreclosure proceeding typically:

AHas priority over the senior lien in collection
BIs extinguished (wiped out) by foreclosure of a senior lien if the proceeds are insufficient to satisfy junior liens✓ Correct
CCan stop a foreclosure by paying off the senior lien only if they act within 10 days
DHas no rights in the foreclosure process

Explanation

In a foreclosure, senior lien holders are paid first from the sale proceeds. Junior lien holders are paid only if proceeds remain after satisfying senior liens. If there are insufficient proceeds, junior liens are extinguished by the foreclosure.

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