Escrow & TitleIntermediateAlaska Exam

An Alaska seller agrees to carry back a second mortgage to help the buyer qualify for financing. This is described on the closing statement as:

AA seller concession
BA purchase money second mortgage — a credit to the buyer and a debit to the sellerCorrect
CSeller financing that is shown as a credit to both parties, under standard practice
DA buyer's down payment

Why A purchase money second mortgage — a credit to the buyer and a debit to the seller Is Correct

Answer B: A purchase money second mortgage — a credit to the buyer and a debit to the seller

A seller carryback (second mortgage) is shown on the settlement statement as a credit to the buyer (reducing the cash needed to close) and as a debit to the seller (reducing the net proceeds, since the seller is effectively lending part of the purchase price instead of receiving cash for it).

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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