FinanceIntermediateColorado Exam

In Colorado, an 'assumable mortgage' allows a buyer to:

AA. Create a new mortgage at their preferred rate
BB. Take over the seller's existing mortgage at its current rate and terms, subject to lender approvalCorrect
CC. Have the seller's mortgage removed from the property, which most practitioners would generally accept
DD. Refinance the seller's mortgage at closing

Why B. Take over the seller's existing mortgage at its current rate and terms, subject to lender approval Is Correct

Answer B: B. Take over the seller's existing mortgage at its current rate and terms, subject to lender approval

An assumable mortgage allows a new buyer to take over ('assume') the seller's existing mortgage at its current interest rate and terms. FHA and VA loans are generally assumable (subject to lender qualification requirements).

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