Finance
Wisconsin's homestead exemption applies to the debtor's principal residence and protects up to $75,000 in equity from:
AMortgage foreclosure
BMost unsecured creditor claims (not mortgages, property taxes, or purchase money liens)✓ Correct
CProperty tax liens
DHOA assessment liens
Explanation
Wisconsin's homestead exemption protects up to $75,000 in equity in a primary residence from most unsecured creditors; it does not protect against mortgages, property tax liens, or purchase money liens.
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