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In seller financing, the seller acts as the lender and:

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B) Carries the promissory note and receives payments directly from the buyer

In seller financing, the seller acts as the lender by carrying the promissory note and receiving mortgage payments directly from the buyer, bypassing a traditional lending institution. This arrangement is legal in Rhode Island and can be structured in various ways, such as a land contract or purchase-money mortgage.

Answer Options
A
Requires the buyer to obtain private mortgage insurance (PMI)
B
Carries the promissory note and receives payments directly from the buyer
C
Must obtain FHA or VA approval before completing the transaction
D
Is prohibited from charging interest under Rhode Island law

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Related Topics:

purchase-money mortgageland contractpromissory notewraparound mortgageinstallment sale

Key Terms:

seller financingpromissory notepurchase-money mortgageland contractcarry the note
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