Secondary Market

Definition: The Secondary Market is a financial marketplace where existing loans, securities, or other financial instruments are bought and sold after their original issuance. In real estate, it typically refers to the sale of mortgage loans from the original lenders to investors or financial institutions. This market provides liquidity, allowing lenders to free up capital and issue new loans.

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Secondary Mortgage Market

Secondary market: existing mortgages bought/sold between lenders and investors. Key entities: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, and private investors. Provides: liquidity, risk distribution, and standardization. FL impact: affects rates, loan availability, and underwriting standards. Enables 30-year fixed rate. Conforming loan limits set by GSEs. Servicing may transfer (RESPA notice required). Borrower terms unchanged.

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