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An Ohio property owner has an existing first mortgage and takes out a second mortgage for home improvements. The second mortgage lender wants to ensure their lien is properly recorded. Under Ohio's recording statute, the second mortgage lender should:

Correct Answer

B) Record the second mortgage with the county recorder, where it will be junior to the first mortgage

Under Ohio's recording statute (ORC §5301.25), the second mortgage should be recorded with the county recorder in the county where the property is located. Since the first mortgage was recorded earlier, the second mortgage will be a junior lien, meaning it has lower priority in case of foreclosure.

Answer Options
A
Record the second mortgage with the Secretary of State's office
B
Record the second mortgage with the county recorder, where it will be junior to the first mortgage
C
Require the first mortgage lender to satisfy their mortgage before recording the second
D
Record the second mortgage in the county where the lender is headquartered

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