Finance

The secondary mortgage market in Idaho (and nationwide) is primarily used for:

AOriginating new mortgage loans to consumers
BBuying and selling existing mortgage loans to provide lenders with fresh capital✓ Correct
CSetting maximum mortgage interest rates
DRegulating appraisal standards

Explanation

The secondary mortgage market (including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae) buys mortgage loans from originators, providing them with capital to make new loans. This increases the availability of mortgage funds.

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