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David purchased a home in Hot Springs using a deed of trust. After making payments for three years, he lost his job and defaulted. The trustee initiated a non-judicial foreclosure. Before the trustee's sale is completed, which right may David exercise under Arkansas law?

Correct Answer

D) The equity of redemption, allowing him to cure the default and stop the foreclosure before the trustee's sale is completed

Before a foreclosure sale is completed, a borrower in Arkansas has the equity of redemption — the right to cure the default by paying all amounts owed (including principal, interest, fees, and costs) and thereby stop the foreclosure process. This equitable right exists prior to the trustee's sale and is recognized under Arkansas law governing deeds of trust. Once the trustee's sale is completed, this right is extinguished.

Answer Options
A
The right of rescission, allowing him to cancel the deed of trust within three business days of default
B
The right of first refusal, requiring the trustee to offer the property back to David before selling to a third party
C
The right of redemption, allowing him to reclaim the property after the sale by paying the full sale price plus costs
D
The equity of redemption, allowing him to cure the default and stop the foreclosure before the trustee's sale is completed

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