Property Ownership

What is a 'purchase money mortgage' in Illinois real estate?

AA mortgage taken out to purchase lottery winnings
BA mortgage given by the buyer to the seller (or lender) at the time of purchase as part of the transaction✓ Correct
CA government mortgage specifically for purchasing primary residences
DAny mortgage loan used to purchase real property

Explanation

A purchase money mortgage is a mortgage given by the buyer to finance the acquisition of property—it is created at the same time as the purchase. When given to the seller (seller financing), it is a purchase money mortgage held by the seller.

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