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After a foreclosure sale in Alaska, if the sale proceeds do not cover the outstanding loan balance, what may the lender do?

Correct Answer

B) Sue the borrower for the remaining shortfall through a deficiency judgment

Alaska permits lenders to seek a deficiency judgment against the borrower for the difference between the foreclosure sale proceeds and the outstanding loan balance. This allows the lender to pursue the borrower's other assets to recover the shortfall.

Answer Options
A
Collect nothing further; the debt is fully extinguished
B
Sue the borrower for the remaining shortfall through a deficiency judgment
C
Pursue a deficiency judgment only on commercial properties
D
File a claim with the state to recover the shortfall

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