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After a foreclosure sale in Rhode Island, if the sale proceeds do not cover the outstanding loan balance, the lender may:

Correct Answer

B) Seek a deficiency judgment against the borrower for the remaining unpaid balance

Rhode Island allows lenders to seek deficiency judgments after a foreclosure sale. If the foreclosure sale proceeds are insufficient to cover the outstanding loan balance, the lender may pursue the borrower in court for the remaining deficiency amount. Rhode Island does not have a blanket anti-deficiency statute prohibiting such judgments, unlike some other states.

Answer Options
A
Not pursue the borrower for any remaining balance under Rhode Island's anti-deficiency statute
B
Seek a deficiency judgment against the borrower for the remaining unpaid balance
C
Only pursue a deficiency judgment on commercial properties, not residential ones
D
Automatically receive a deficiency judgment without filing a separate court action

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Related Topics:

foreclosuredeficiency judgmentpower of saleanti-deficiency statuteRhode Island General Laws § 34-27judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure

Key Terms:

deficiency judgmentforeclosurepower of saleanti-deficiencyRhode Island General Lawsnon-judicial foreclosure
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