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A Wisconsin real estate instructor is teaching a class about mortgage foreclosure. She lists several statements about Wisconsin's foreclosure process. Which of the following statements about Wisconsin mortgage foreclosure is NOT accurate?

Correct Answer

D) Wisconsin lenders may use a non-judicial power-of-sale process if the mortgage document authorizes it

Wisconsin is a strictly judicial foreclosure state under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 846. There is NO non-judicial or power-of-sale foreclosure process available in Wisconsin. Even if a mortgage document contains a power-of-sale clause, it is not enforceable under Wisconsin law. All foreclosures must proceed through the circuit court, making option C the inaccurate statement.

Answer Options
A
Wisconsin requires all foreclosures to proceed through the circuit court system
B
The standard redemption period for a non-abandoned residential property is 6 months from the judgment date
C
A lender may obtain a deficiency judgment against the borrower after a foreclosure sale
D
Wisconsin lenders may use a non-judicial power-of-sale process if the mortgage document authorizes it

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