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Under NH law, the homestead exemption protects a homeowner by:

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B) Protecting up to $120,000 of home equity from forced sale by unsecured creditors and certain judgment liens

Under RSA 480:1, NH provides a homestead exemption of up to $120,000 of equity in a homeowner's primary residence. This exemption protects the homeowner from forced sale by unsecured creditors and certain judgment liens. It does not protect against mortgage foreclosure, tax liens, or other secured claims. The exemption applies automatically to a homeowner's principal residence and does not need to be formally filed.

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A
Protecting up to $500,000 of home equity from all creditors, including mortgage lenders
B
Protecting up to $120,000 of home equity from forced sale by unsecured creditors and certain judgment liens
C
Providing no protection because NH does not recognize homestead rights
D
Protecting up to $10,000 of home equity from unsecured creditors

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RSA 480:1judgment lienssecured vs. unsecured creditorsbankruptcy exemptionsequity protection

Key Terms:

homestead exemptionRSA 480:1$120,000unsecured creditorsjudgment lienprimary residence

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