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An Ohio homeowner dies with an existing mortgage on their property. Under Ohio law, what happens to the mortgage?

Correct Answer

B) The mortgage remains as a lien on the property and must be addressed through the estate administration process

In Ohio, a mortgage survives the death of the mortgagor. The mortgage lien remains on the property and must be addressed during estate administration. The estate or heirs who inherit the property must either continue making payments, pay off the mortgage, or allow the lender to foreclose.

Answer Options
A
The mortgage is automatically forgiven upon the homeowner's death
B
The mortgage remains as a lien on the property and must be addressed through the estate administration process
C
The mortgage becomes the personal responsibility of the homeowner's heirs regardless of inheritance
D
The lender must immediately foreclose within 30 days of the homeowner's death

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Discount points are upfront fees paid to a lender at closing to reduce (buy down) the interest rate on a mortgage loan. One point equals 1% of the loan amount and typically reduces the rate by approximately 0.25%.

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