Why Is It Important for a Creditor to Perfect a Secured

Why is it important for a creditor to perfect a secured interest if there is the potential that a lien will subsequently be placed on the same property?

A) Because otherwise the creditor will not be able to make a claim if the lien holder makes a claim.
B) Because a lien creditor will have priority over an unsecured interest.
C) Because the lien creditor will completely take over the secured interest.
D) Because the secured interest will be lost if a lien is placed on the property.
E) Because otherwise the creditor has to split the proceeds of property with the lien holder.