Certified Residential Appraiser Practice Exam

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Which organization is NOT known as a principal operator in the secondary mortgage market?

Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
Ginnie Mae
Bank of America

The correct answer is: Bank of America

In the context of the secondary mortgage market, the correct choice is the organization that does not primarily operate within this realm. Fannie Mae (the Federal National Mortgage Association), Freddie Mac (the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation), and Ginnie Mae (the Government National Mortgage Association) are all key players in the secondary mortgage market. They facilitate the buying and selling of mortgage-backed securities and provide liquidity to lenders, ultimately helping to stabilize the housing market. Bank of America, on the other hand, is primarily a financial institution that operates in various banking services, including lending and consumer banking. While it may engage in activities related to mortgage lending, it does not play a primary role in the secondary mortgage market like the other entities mentioned. Therefore, it is not considered a principal operator in this market. This distinction highlights the differences in purpose and function between mortgage-backed securities institutions and commercial banks.