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The secondary mortgage market in West Virginia functions by:

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B) Purchasing existing mortgages from primary lenders to replenish their capital

The secondary mortgage market (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae) buys existing mortgages from primary lenders, packages them as mortgage-backed securities, and sells them to investors. This replenishes lenders' funds for new loans.

Answer Options
A
Making loans directly to homebuyers
B
Purchasing existing mortgages from primary lenders to replenish their capital
C
Setting interest rates for all state lenders
D
Insuring homeowners against fire

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Related Topics:

Fannie-MaeMBSprimary-marketliquidity

Key Terms:

secondary marketbuys mortgagesliquidityFannie FreddieMBS
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