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After a Kentucky court enters a judgment in favor of the lender in a foreclosure action, what is the next step in the Kentucky foreclosure process?

Correct Answer

D) The sheriff conducts a public sale of the property, and the proceeds are used to satisfy the judgment

Under KRS Chapter 426, after a court enters a foreclosure judgment in Kentucky, the property is sold at a sheriff's sale (public auction conducted by the county sheriff). The proceeds from the sheriff's sale are applied to satisfy the court judgment, including the outstanding loan balance, court costs, and attorney's fees. Any surplus goes to the mortgagor; any deficiency may result in a deficiency judgment against the borrower.

Answer Options
A
A trustee appointed by the court conducts a public auction and issues a trustee's deed to the highest bidder
B
The lender records a certificate of sale and the borrower has 12 months to exercise the right of redemption
C
The lender takes immediate possession of the property and lists it for sale through a licensed real estate broker
D
The sheriff conducts a public sale of the property, and the proceeds are used to satisfy the judgment

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