Can the creditor attach or 'take' other property to satisfy deficiency?

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James, dont know what state you are in But unless your state prohibits it, YES. The lein will "attach" to the property and when she gets ready to sell it, lein will have to be satisfied first.

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NO. They can only go after what property was secured by the loan.

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