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The secondary mortgage market primarily functions to do which of the following?

Correct Answer

B) Purchase existing mortgages from primary lenders to replenish their lending capital

The secondary mortgage market buys existing mortgage loans from primary lenders such as banks and mortgage companies. By purchasing these loans, secondary market participants — including Fannie Mae (FNMA), Freddie Mac (FHLMC), and Ginnie Mae (GNMA) — replenish the primary lenders' capital, enabling them to originate new loans. This process keeps mortgage money flowing throughout the economy. Mississippi lenders routinely sell loans into the secondary market to maintain liquidity.

Answer Options
A
Make loans directly to homebuyers at the local level
B
Purchase existing mortgages from primary lenders to replenish their lending capital
C
Set interest rates for all residential mortgage loans
D
Insure mortgage loans against borrower default

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Related Topics:

Fannie Mae (FNMA)Freddie Mac (FHLMC)Ginnie Mae (GNMA)primary mortgage marketconforming loansmortgage-backed securities

Key Terms:

secondary mortgage marketFannie MaeFreddie MacGinnie Maeliquidityprimary lenders
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