Vito borrows $150,000 from Workers & Farmers Bank to buy a home. If he fails to make payments on the mortgage, the bank has the right to repossess and auction off the property securing the loan. This is

a. a cram-down provision.

b. a forbearance.

c. a foreclosure.

d. the right of redemption.

Answer: Option C

Explanation: Foreclosure is something that occurs if the mortgage is not paid by a borrower. In fact, it is a judicial process through which the person relinquishes all ownership rights.

If the owner is unable to settle off the outstanding loans or sell property through a short sale, then the estate will go to an exchange for foreclosure. If the estate does not sell then, it will be taken over by the lender.

When a lender loans you money without any collateral (credit card debt, for instance), it can take you to court for failure to pay, but it can be very hard to collect money from you.

Lenders often sell this sort of debt to outside collection agencies for pennies on the dollar and write off the loss. This is considered an "unsecured loan."