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A California borrower defaults on a non-purchase money deed of trust secured by their primary residence. The beneficiary chooses non-judicial foreclosure through a trustee's sale. After the sale, there is a $50,000 deficiency. Can the lender pursue a deficiency judgment?

Correct Answer

C) No, California prohibits deficiency judgments after a non-judicial trustee's sale regardless of loan type

Under California Code of Civil Procedure §580d, no deficiency judgment is allowed after a non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale), regardless of whether the loan is purchase money or non-purchase money. By choosing the faster trustee's sale, the lender waives the right to a deficiency judgment.

Answer Options
A
Yes, because non-purchase money loans allow deficiency judgments after any type of foreclosure
B
Yes, but only if the deficiency exceeds $25,000 and the lender files within 90 days
C
No, California prohibits deficiency judgments after a non-judicial trustee's sale regardless of loan type
D
No, but only because the property is a primary residence; investment property would be different

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