FinanceIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

The secondary mortgage market in real estate primarily involves:

AMaking new loans directly to borrowers, as a general rule
BBuying and selling existing mortgages among investorsCorrect
CRegulating interest rates
DInsuring loans against default

Why Buying and selling existing mortgages among investors Is Correct

Answer B: Buying and selling existing mortgages among investors

The secondary mortgage market is where existing mortgage loans are bought and sold among investors (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, private investors), which provides liquidity to the primary market.

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