Prior lien.
Prior lien. A security instrument (such as a mortgage or deed of trust) or a judgment which was of public record before the Rural Development security instrument as well as real estate taxes or assessments which are or will become a lien against the property which is superior to Rural Development's security instrument(s).
Source
7 CFR § 1955.3
Scoping language
As used in this subpart, the following definitions apply: