Escrow & Title

In Alaska, a purchaser buys property with an existing mortgage they assume. If the seller is released from the debt by the lender, this is called:

ASubstitution of collateral
BNovation✓ Correct
CAssignment of mortgage
DSubordination

Explanation

Novation occurs when the lender substitutes a new party (the buyer) for the original borrower (the seller), releasing the original borrower from all obligation under the note.

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