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An Ohio lender discovers that a borrower provided false information on their mortgage application. Under Ohio law, the lender's primary remedy is to:

Correct Answer

B) Declare the borrower in default and pursue judicial foreclosure, and potentially file criminal fraud charges

If a borrower provided false information on a mortgage application, the lender can declare a default under the loan terms and pursue judicial foreclosure (Ohio requires judicial foreclosure). Additionally, mortgage fraud is a criminal offense, and the lender may report the fraud to law enforcement for potential criminal prosecution.

Answer Options
A
Immediately foreclose without court action based on the fraud
B
Declare the borrower in default and pursue judicial foreclosure, and potentially file criminal fraud charges
C
Void the mortgage entirely without any court proceedings
D
Report the borrower to the Ohio Superintendent of Real Estate for disciplinary action

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