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After a Georgia non-judicial foreclosure sale, may the lender pursue the borrower for a deficiency judgment?

Correct Answer

B) Yes, but the lender must obtain court confirmation of the sale and file a separate lawsuit within 30 days

Georgia allows deficiency judgments, but the lender must first obtain court confirmation that the property was sold for its fair market value, and then pursue the deficiency through a separate legal action within 30 days of the sale.

Answer Options
A
No, Georgia prohibits all deficiency judgments after foreclosure
B
Yes, but the lender must obtain court confirmation of the sale and file a separate lawsuit within 30 days
C
Yes, but only if the deficiency exceeds $50,000
D
Yes, and no court action is required to collect the deficiency

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Georgia allows deficiency judgments, but the lender must first obtain court confirmation that the property was sold for its fair market value, and then pursue the deficiency through a separate legal action within 30 days of the sale.

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