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During a South Carolina foreclosure proceeding, the circuit court schedules a confirmation hearing after the foreclosure auction. At the confirmation hearing, the court reviews the sale and confirms it is proper. The original homeowner, believing she still has time to redeem the property, plans to pay off the full mortgage balance the day after the court confirms the sale. Which of the following best describes her legal position?

Correct Answer

A) She has no statutory right to redeem the property after the court confirms the foreclosure sale

South Carolina does not provide a statutory post-sale redemption period after a judicial foreclosure sale is confirmed by the circuit court. Once the court confirms the sale, the former homeowner's right to the property is extinguished. This is a critical SC-specific rule — many candidates incorrectly assume a redemption period exists because some other states provide one.

Answer Options
A
She has no statutory right to redeem the property after the court confirms the foreclosure sale
B
She may redeem the property within 30 days after court confirmation by paying the full mortgage balance plus costs
C
She may redeem the property only if the winning bidder at auction was the lender, not a third-party purchaser
D
She may redeem the property within 6 months after court confirmation if she pays the sale price plus 10% interest

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