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David purchases a home in Franklin County, Ohio using a conventional mortgage. He also takes out a home equity line of credit (HELOC) from a different lender two years later. If David defaults on both loans, which lender has priority?

Correct Answer

C) The first mortgage lender because their mortgage was recorded first

Under Ohio's recording statute, priority among mortgages is generally determined by the order of recording. The first mortgage recorded has priority over subsequently recorded liens. Since the conventional mortgage was recorded first, that lender has senior priority over the HELOC lender.

Answer Options
A
The HELOC lender because their loan was made more recently
B
Both lenders share priority equally regardless of recording date
C
The first mortgage lender because their mortgage was recorded first
D
The HELOC lender because HELOCs always take priority over mortgages

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Key Terms:

lien_priorityrecording_orderfirst_mortgageHELOC

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Predatory lending refers to unfair, deceptive, or abusive lending practices that impose unjustified terms on borrowers, often targeting vulnerable populations. It includes practices like excessive fees, inflated appraisals, and unnecessary refinancing.

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