A Mortgage Entity is an entity that issues, transfers, services, and/or holds mortgages. It is typically a financial institution such as a bank, mortgage company, or credit union. Mortgage Entities are responsible for originating, servicing, and/or securitizing mortgages and are subject to extensive regulation. Examples of Mortgage Entities include: -Primary Mortgage Lenders: These are financial institutions that originate mortgages. —MortgagServicesrs: These entities are responsible for handling payments to lenders, collecting payments from borrowers, and overseeing the terms of the loan. —Secondary Market Entities: These entities purchase mortgages from lenders and securitize them into mortgage-backed securities (MBS). —Mortgage-Backed Security (MBS) Trustees: These entities act as trustees for mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and are responsible for administering and managing the MBS. —Mortgage Guarantors: These entities provide guarantees to lenders in the event of a borrower default. —Mortgage Insurers: These entities insure mortgages against the risk of borrower default.