Junior Lien

Definition: A lien with lower priority than another lien against the same property.

Example

A second-position mortgage lien is junior to a first-position mortgage lien unless priority is legally changed.

Keep the distinction clear

Recording order often matters, but statutory priorities and subordination agreements can change the result. A later date alone is not a complete priority analysis.

Related terms

First Mortgage · Junior Mortgage · Subordination Agreement

Keep studying

Mortgages: Borrower, Lender, Ownership, and Key Clauses

References: California DRE: real estate glossary · Florida Statutes 197.122: property tax liens

Pronunciation (US): JOON-yer LEEN (capitals show stress)

Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster