Can I Find Out If a Lien Is Attached To A House I Am Considering Buying?

by Walter

A friend of mine bought a house in Bethesda, MD. I was surprised he was able to get a loan, as I knew he had been bankrupted a while ago. Now he needs to sell, and move into a smaller property, and has asked me if I want to buy.

Because of his credit background, I am unsure as to whether the property has only the debt he says he secured to buy it.

Is it possible there are other debts on this, such as liens? How do I discover whether a lien is attached, and is it possible to find out the details of it?