Can a Judgment Lien Be Paid at Refinance Closing? | NC

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Q: Can a judgment lien be paid off through a refinance closing on co-owned property? A: Yes. Under North Carolina law, a judgment lien can often be paid at a refinance closing, as long as the lien is valid, the payoff amount is confirmed, and the lender and closing attorney approve the payoff process. The closing attorney usually needs a written payoff, a settlement statement showing how the…