lien
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The arrears will eventually have to be settled—they are added to the mortgage balance in a junior lien that is repaid once the loan matures, is refinanced or the home is sold.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
First lien loan spreads decreased from nearly 6% in 2023 to 5% by 2025, with average yields dropping from 12% to below 10%.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Unlike standard property taxes that attach as a lien, this personal surcharge invites disputes and loopholes, including the use of trusts.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
Acevedo said she planned to refinance her loan but learned that she couldn’t because the property had a lien from a previous owner.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
There is no lien for advance freight, which in Scotland is repayable if the cargo is lost at sea or delivery otherwise prevented, but not so in England.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
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