Finance
Which type of financing allows a buyer to take over the seller's existing mortgage with the lender's approval?
ABridge financing
BLoan assumption✓ Correct
CSecond mortgage
DHard money loan
Explanation
A loan assumption allows a qualified buyer to assume responsibility for the seller's existing mortgage, taking over the remaining balance and current interest rate with lender approval. FHA and VA loans are generally assumable.
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