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A licensee in Idaho is explaining the homestead exemption to a seller. All of the following statements about Idaho's homestead exemption are accurate EXCEPT:

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D) The homestead exemption fully protects the primary residence from foreclosure by the mortgage lender.

The Idaho homestead exemption (I.C. § 55-1001 et seq.) does NOT protect a homeowner from foreclosure by a secured mortgage lender. The exemption only shields up to $100,000 in equity from unsecured creditors (such as judgment creditors). A lender holding a deed of trust or mortgage has a secured interest that takes priority over the homestead exemption, and can foreclose regardless of the exemption.

Answer Options
A
The exemption protects up to $100,000 in equity from forced sale by unsecured creditors.
B
The exemption applies automatically to a homeowner's primary residence without filing any document.
C
A recorded Declaration of Homestead can provide additional protection for property not obviously used as a primary residence.
D
The homestead exemption fully protects the primary residence from foreclosure by the mortgage lender.

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A freehold estate represents ownership of real property with an indefinite duration.

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