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Vermont's secondary market connection means that most Vermont mortgages are originated and then:
ARetained by the originating lender forever
BSold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or other investors to replenish lender capital✓ Correct
CGuaranteed by the Vermont Housing Finance Agency
DSecuritized exclusively through VHFA
Explanation
Most Vermont mortgages that meet conforming standards are sold by originating lenders to secondary market investors (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae), allowing lenders to recycle capital and make additional loans.
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