Finance

A West Virginia borrower who is underwater on their mortgage (owes more than the home is worth) wants to sell. If the lender agrees to accept less than the full balance owed, this is called a:

ADeed in lieu of foreclosure
BShort sale✓ Correct
CDeficiency judgment
DAssumption

Explanation

A short sale occurs when the lender agrees to accept less than the outstanding mortgage balance as full or partial satisfaction of the debt, allowing the distressed borrower to sell the property and avoid foreclosure.

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