Finance (alternative)

A Maryland 'wraparound mortgage' is a form of seller financing where:

AThe seller pays off the existing mortgage and takes a new first mortgage from the buyer
BThe new buyer assumes the existing mortgage and the seller provides a new mortgage that 'wraps around' the existing one✓ Correct
CThe lender refinances both the buyer and seller simultaneously
DThe buyer takes title subject to the existing mortgage only

Explanation

A wraparound mortgage has the seller retain the existing mortgage while providing a new larger mortgage to the buyer. The buyer makes payments on the wraparound; the seller continues paying the underlying mortgage.

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