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John has an existing mortgage on his home in Hamilton. A potential buyer, Emily, wants to take over John's mortgage with its current terms and conditions. What is this financial arrangement called?

Mortgage assumption occurs when a buyer takes over the seller's existing mortgage, subject to lender approval, and often benefiting from the existing interest r

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Question: John has an existing mortgage on his home in Hamilton. A potential buyer, Emily, wants to take over John's mortgage with its current terms and conditions. What is this financial arrangement called?

Answer options: ✅ Mortgage assumption

  • Mortgage refinancing
  • A blended mortgage
  • A collateral mortgage

Correct answer: Mortgage assumption

Explanation: Mortgage assumption occurs when a buyer takes over the seller's existing mortgage, subject to lender approval, and often benefiting from the existing interest rate and terms.

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