Finance

Vermont's 'purchase money second mortgage' in a real estate transaction is used when:

AThe buyer needs to finance their closing costs separately
BThe seller provides a second mortgage to help bridge the gap between the first mortgage and the purchase price✓ Correct
CThe buyer obtains two mortgages from the same lender
DThe property has two separate buildings

Explanation

A purchase money second mortgage is seller-provided secondary financing that bridges the gap between the buyer's down payment and first mortgage, reducing the buyer's required cash at closing. The seller holds this second position lien.

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