Finance

What is the role of the secondary mortgage market in Wyoming real estate lending?

AIt directly originates mortgage loans to Wyoming borrowers
BIt purchases loans from primary lenders, providing liquidity for new lending✓ Correct
CIt regulates mortgage rates in Wyoming
DIt insures mortgage loans against default

Explanation

The secondary market (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae) purchases loans originated by primary market lenders, providing the lenders with funds to make new loans. This liquidity is essential to maintaining mortgage availability and standardized underwriting.

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