Escrow & Title
In Colorado, when a buyer takes title 'subject to' an existing mortgage, the original borrower:
AIs released from all liability on the mortgage
BRemains personally liable on the mortgage even though the new buyer makes the payments✓ Correct
CHas no further connection to the property
DMust co-sign the new buyer's purchase agreement
Explanation
When a property is purchased 'subject to' an existing mortgage, the new buyer takes over the payments but the original borrower (seller) remains personally liable on the loan. If the new buyer defaults, the lender can pursue the original borrower for any deficiency.
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