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In South Dakota, the secondary mortgage market serves to:

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B) Buy existing mortgages from lenders, freeing capital for new loans

The secondary mortgage market (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae) purchases existing mortgages from primary lenders, converting them into mortgage-backed securities. This replenishes lenders' capital, enabling them to make more loans.

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A
Provide loans directly to consumers
B
Buy existing mortgages from lenders, freeing capital for new loans
C
Set interest rates for all South Dakota lenders
D
Insure homeowners against property damage

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Related Topics:

primary-marketMBSFannie-MaeFreddie-MacGinnie-Mae

Key Terms:

secondary marketFannie MaeFreddie Macmortgage-backed securitiesliquidity
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