Which entity qualifies as a secondary mortgage lender?

Fannie Mae qualifies as a secondary mortgage lender because it is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) that purchases mortgage loans from primary lenders, such as banks and credit unions. This process provides liquidity to the mortgage market, allowing primary lenders to continue offering loans to consumers. By buying these loans, Fannie Mae facilitates the flow of capital in the housing market and helps to ensure that mortgage credit is available to borrowers.

In the context of the other options, banks like Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and Citibank are considered primary mortgage lenders. They originate loans directly to consumers and are involved in the primary mortgage market. While these banks may also participate in secondary market activities by selling some of their originated loans to entities like Fannie Mae, their primary function is to act as lenders to homebuyers and borrowers.