In the context of the secondary mortgage market, what does securitization mean?

Securitization refers to the process of combining multiple mortgage loans into a single investment, which can then be sold to investors. This process allows lenders to free up capital by converting loans into securities, which can help them make more loans. By pooling various mortgages together, securities can be created, such as mortgage-backed securities (MBS), which provide investors with a way to invest in real estate without directly owning physical properties. This pooling of mortgages helps to distribute risk among a larger number of investors, making the investment more attractive while providing liquidity to the mortgage market.

The other choices do not accurately describe securitization: creating a new mortgage loan refers to the origination process, providing additional financing addresses different lending practices, and regulating the mortgage lending process pertains to compliance and oversight, rather than the investment aspect of securitization.