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After a foreclosure sale in New York, there are surplus funds remaining after paying off the foreclosing lender. Who is entitled to receive these surplus funds first?

Correct Answer

D) Junior lienholders in order of priority

Surplus funds from a New York foreclosure sale are distributed first to junior lienholders in order of their priority (second mortgage holders, judgment creditors, etc.), and then any remaining funds go to the former property owner.

Answer Options
A
The foreclosing lender
B
The county where the property is located
C
The former property owner
D
Junior lienholders in order of priority

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