In mortgage finance, a deficiency refers to the shortfall of funds recovered through the sale of a property that had secured a foreclosed loan compared to the total debt owed. This typically includes the unpaid loan balance, accrued interest, foreclosure expenses, and any damages incurred by the lender.
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