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Under the GLB Act, nonpublic information can only be shared with affiliates of the financial institution or affiliates of related third parties, even if the customer does not opt out. (True or False)

True



What information must be provided to the borrower when referrals take place between affiliated businesses?


An Affiliated Business Disclosure Statement as mandated by RESPA




What is the primary purpose of the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act?



Notice of right to financial privacy and right to opt out of sharing personal information

Along with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act Disposal Rule, what GLB Act provision ensures that customer’s information is not handled or maintained carelessly and is disposed of properly?


GLB Act’s Safeguards Rule


What is the difference between the GLB Act Safeguards Rule and the FACT Act Disposal Rule?

GLB Act’s Safeguards Rule requires all companies to design, implement, and maintain safeguards to protect customer information from theft…FACT Act requires businesses to take appropriate measures to safeguard from theft in the disposal of consumer report




What is “Federally Related Loan”?


Loans secured by a first or subordinate lien on a residential property that meets stated RESPA criteria. The definition is so broad it covers virtually every home loan secured by a mortgage.


Most of HUD’s enforcement actions result due to section 8 or RESPA. What is addressed in Section 8?


Prohibited against giving or receiving a fee, kickback, or anything of value pursuant to an agreement or understanding for the referral of settlement business.



What is an affiliated business arrangement?


An arrangement in which one person refers applicants to a settlement service provider with whom the referring person has an ownership interest of 1% or more


What customer protection does Section 10 or RESPA provide?


Protect consumers by ensuring borrowers know the amount they are to deposit into escrow by preventing lenders from overcharging borrowers for escrow deposits.




What are the consequences for violating Section 8 or RESPA?




Up to $10,000 and/or one year in prison




What is the primary aim of Regulation B?


ECOA is intended to promote the availability of credit to all creditworthy applicants and prohibit discrimination



A copy of the HUD1 may be requested by the borrower how many days prior to the closing?



1 day; After August 1, 2015 the closing disclosure is required to be given 3 days prior to closing.


Under the ECOA, is it lawful to turn down an applicant because part of his/her income is derived from public assistance?


It is unlawful not to accept an application due to the type of income it is not however unlawful to turn them down if the income is not enough to qualify them for repayment.



What is the letter of the regulation by which the ECOA is also referred?



Regulation B


(B for Borrower is protected)


To whom does the TIL Act apply? (Truth in Lending Act)


All businesses and individuals that regularly extend consumer credit that is primarily for family or household purposes. Regularly extend credit means more than 5 mortgages per year.



What is the RESPA prohibition on “mark ups” designed to prevent?


A lender or service provider marking up 3rd party costs for the purpose of retaining the additional funds



TILA requires that mortgage broker fee’s are _______ included in the finance charge?


(Always or Never)

Always



Under the ECOA, you must notify an applicant of Notice of Action Taken within what time period?




30 days from receipt of a loan application



Credit denial letters do not require the disclosure of _________________?

Credit scores



Which lending law provides that consumers get a free copy of their credit bureau report annually?

FCRA(Fair Credit Reporting Act)



Which law prohibits discrimination in residential real estate transactions?

Fair Housing Act


Which law requires institutions, that are covered by law, to collect extensive data about each mortgage loan application?




HMDA Regulation C (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act)


Which law applies to transactions involving the information that is used and assembled by credit reporting agencies (CRAs)?





FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act)




What does the acronym TSR represent?




Telemarketing Sales Rule


Red Flag Rules make what requirements on creditors and financial institutions?



To establish an identity theft prevention program outlining methods to prevent security breaches at a company wide level


A mortgage broker is not a violation of Section 8 or RESPA if he/she gives or accepts a gift of nominal value ($25 or less)


(True or False)




FALSE, nothing of value, regardless of the amount



When would it not be a violation of the TIL act to use the term “low monthly payment” in an advertisement?



When you do not advertise a rate, repayment term or amount of a finance charge in conjunction with this General Advertising term


Is a mortgage lender operating within the guidelines of the TILA if they advertise a particular home equity loan product as “Tax Deductible”?


No Reg Z (Zila of the TILA) specifically prohibits the use of advertisements that include any misleading statements regarding tax benefits of a home equity plan




Define “property flipping”


A property is bought and resold within a very short period of time, sometimes the same day typically with an inflated appraised value




What is a straw buyer?

An individual who accepts a fee to provide his/her name, SSN and other personal information for use on a mortgage application, the motivation is to cover the true identity of the person sitting at the closing table




What is a straw seller?


An individual who accepts a fee to falsely claim ownership to a property. Falsified documents are normally used to complete the transaction (title and deeds)




What is an “Air Loan”?



A loan obtained on a property (land) where a structure does not exist yet has been presented as having a property on the lot.

Define “Equity Theft”


Occurs when a mortgage industry employee forges a deed transfer and obtains a new lien on the property without the homeowner’s knowledge.


Under what circumstances would a sale or assignment of a sales contract be considered fraud?


When a fraudulent real estate investor obtains a contract on a property with an inflated value and offers to sale the contract to an unknowing buyer for a fee



What is the most common type of mortgage fraud involving borrowers?




Fraudulent information on loan application is the most common committed by borrowers.




What is the primary step in detecting mortgage fraud?



A thorough “common sense” analysis of the application information and documents relating to the mortgage loan request



Why is it important to check the back of pay stubs, bank statements, and w2 forms?


To detect watermarks and printed fraud prevention patterns. Technology allows to produce high quality fraudulent documents. Most have incorporated prevention techniques.




What does the phrase “Caveat Emptor” mean?


“Buyer Beware”… If the buyer is provided all the info and disclosures, they will ultimately be responsible for understanding the terms.




What is a “Buy-Back” provision in reference to table funding?


If any form of fraud related activity takes place around a particular loan, the originator (broker) IS RESPONSIBLE for buying the loan back





What is “Equity-Based Lending”?

It occurs when loans are made to homeowners based solely on the equity in their homes with no regard to other credit. This is an unethical practice because it can “strip” homeowners of their equity and leave them with larger loans than they can pay for





What is “Redlining”?



Failing to lend to certain geographic areas or segments of the population




What is “Reverse Redlining”?



Targeting consumers to charge them more than in rates and fees



When a consumer registers on the National Do Not Call Registry, when does the request expire?

Never, they remain permanently as of the DNC Improvement Act of 2007



What 2 exceptions exist for calling a client that currently resides on the Do Not Call List?



90 days from taking an application or 18 months from a completed transaction are okay to contact


The FACT Act’s Red Flag Rules provide indicators of potential fraud. What credit bureau information is most likely to indicate fraud?

“Suspicious Identification Information” such as an address that doesn’t match the address on the credit report, a SSN identified in the reports states a being invalid



When is the Notice of Right to Receive Appraisal given to the borrower?




Within 3 days of application



The GLBA Privacy Notice may be delivered to customers via fax, mail, or email?


(True or False)



True, In writing or electronic form. Clearly describe the institution’s practice of sharing nonpublic personal information.




What federal law regulates settlement costs?




RESPA (REG X) (X stands for X-ray of your RESPA’tory system)




Define “Trigger Term”



The most attractive features of a credit plan such as: Rate, finance charges, payment terms, down payments, and monthly payments



Explain the advertising requirements about the term “Annual Percentage Rate” outlined in Reg Z

TILA requires clear and conspicuous presentation of relevant terms when triggers are used. Other relevant terms must have equal prominence so the consumer doesn’t have to read the fine print.

What regulation is ECOA?

Regulation B




What is the purpose of ECOA?


To make credit applications equally available and to allow the request of credit without fear of discrimination of protected classes




How many years does a victim of ECOA discrimination against a violator?

Two years




What is the civil penalty for violating ECOA?



$10,000 each violation and $25,000 for patterns of misconduct





What does HMDA stand for?




Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (Regulation C)





What is an easy way to remember RESPA is Regulation X?





X-ray of your RESPAtory system




What is an easy way to remember TILA is Regulation Z?




“Zila the TILA” or until I Z you again”




What federal regulation allows a borrower to exercise their right to rescission?




Regulation Z, TILA




What is the fine for a violation of TILA?



$5,000 and 1 year imprisonment unless class action then $500,000 or 1% of net worth




What are the words behind FCRA?




Fair Credit Reporting Act




What is the DNR?




Don Not Call Registry




How often must a lender update their DNR database?




Every 31 days




Always include the APR in an advertisement when _______________?

A rate is present or quoted




How long does a number stay on the DNR?




Permanently unless consumer removes number or the number is assigned to another person.



Who takes the initiative to place or remove a phone number on the DNR?




The Consumer





What are the words behind SAFE?




Secure and Fair Enforcement



What federal Act requires creditors to allow consumers to OPT OUT of the sale of their Non-public Information (NPI)?




Gramm-Leach Bliley Act



What federal act requires that creditors create a policy to safe guard consumers NPI?




GLBA or Gramm-Leach Bliley Act



Under the SAFE Act, how many hours of education are required for pre-licensing and continuing education?




20/8 hours




Which action is a violation of the GLBA?




Obtaining customer information by false pretenses (Known as pre-texting)




How often can an MLO be investigated by authorities?




As often as necessary




The SAFE Act defines a nontraditional mortgage as?




Anything other than a 30 year fixed rate loan.



What is the waiting period for a person who seeks to license as an MLO that had a prior felony pardoned?





No waiting period



Felony convictions in the last _____ years would keep a person from being able to obtain an MLO license?

7 years



MLO Licensees who teach an approved NBMLS course get _____ hourse CE credit for every _____ they teach?

2 for 1



Of the 8 hours annual CE needed to renew an MLO’s license how many hours are devoted to ethics and fraud?

2 hours


The NMLS accepts applications for licensing for all 50 states and US occupied territories but does not have the authority ___________ or ___________ a license.

Approve or Deny



What is the maximum state regulatory civil penalty that can be levied?

$25,000



Offering or soliciting applications, negotiating rates and terms with borrowers are all job functions of what type of person?

MLO




MLO’s that work for a depository are defined as?




Federally registered MLO’s




MLO’s that work for a licensed lender or broker are defined as?

State licensed MLO'S




What is used to permanently identify an MLO?




NMLS Unique Identifier




Licensed MLO’s may work for how many entities?

Only 1



Contract Processors and Underwriters licensed as an MLO may work for how many companies?

Unlimited



A business card is considered a _____________ according to the SAFE Act?

Advertisement




MLO’s must retake the SAFE exam if they fail to maintain a license for a period of ________ years?

5 years



How long must an MLO wait to retake a SAFE exam if they fail?

30 days each failed attempt



How long must an MLO wait to retake the SAFE exam if they fail a third time?

6 months



What prohibited practice is defined as requiring a borrower to sign an exclusive contract for services where the MLO is paid whether or not the loan is found?

Best efforts contract



What is defined as advertising a lower rate than what is actually available?

Bait and Switch



Reports of condition must be submitted to the NMLS on an ________ basis?

Annual




Licenses expire annually on which date?

December 31st



Mortgage Lenders _______________ loans while Mortgage Brokers ______________ loans?

Make/Arrange



The CSBS and AARMR own the State Regulatory Registry (SRR) which operates which state licensing system?

NMLS/R



What is the difference between the Loan Estimate and the Closing Disclosure?



The loan estimate provides estimated cost to the close and the closing disclosure shows the actual costs at closing.




What is a loan modification?

A permanent change in the terms of a loan (either term, interest rate, or both) in response to a borrower’s long-term inability to make payments.




What is a fully amortizing loan?



A loan on which the payments cover the principal and interest required to pay the loan balance off the schedule.




What is a balloon mortgage?


Mortgage that requires the borrower to make one large payment at the end of the loan term. This payment may also be referred to as a “call”, a “demand”, or a “bullet”.



Is the margin on an ARM a fixed number or is it subject to change during the term of the loan?




The margin in an ARM is a fixed number (Index + Margin = New Rate)




What is an adjustment period?



The agreed upon adjustment frequency established in the ARM



What is a lifetime rate cap?



A limit on the amount an interest rate can change over the life of an ARM (AKA rate ceiling)




COFI, LIBOR, T-BILL are all examples of?




An index usually associated with an ARM



What is the conforming loan limit for a one-family property?



$417,000 (this limit goes up to $625,500 for high cost areas)

What is a periodic rate cap?




A limit on the amount that the interest rate can change during any adjustment periods.




What is an initial rate cap?



A limit on the amount that the interest rate can increase during the first adjustment period for an ARM




What is an initial rate cap?



A limit on the amount that the interest rate can increase during the first adjustment period for an ARM




What is negative amortization?


A monthly mortgage payment is not large enough to pay all of the interest due on the mortgage therefore the balance is not reduced, also known as deferred interest.



In a bi-weekly mortgage payment plan, how many extra mortgage payments are made every year?



One extra payment. Bi-weekly collects payments every two weeks resulting in 13 payments.




What is a “conforming” loan?


A conventional loan, (one NOT insured by the government) that meets the guidelines for purchase established by FNMA or FHLMC




What is a “conforming” loan?


A conventional loan, (one NOT insured by the government) that meets the guidelines for purchase established by FNMA or FHLMC



What is a variable rate mortgage?



A mortgage with an interest rate that may change one or more times during the life of the loan.



What is a non-conforming loan?



A conventional loan that does not meet the FNMA or FHLMC guidelines.



What is a non-conforming loan?



A conventional loan that does not meet the FNMA or FHLMC guidelines.



Which non-conventional loan has a funding fee?


VA has a funding fee. The fee ranges for .5-3.3 but is waived for qualifying disabled veteran. Remember, a non-conventional loan is one that is insured by the federal government.



What is a non-conforming loan?



A conventional loan that does not meet the FNMA or FHLMC guidelines.



Which non-conventional loan has a funding fee?


VA has a funding fee. The fee ranges for .5-3.3 but is waived for qualifying disabled veteran. Remember, a non-conventional loan is one that is insured by the federal government.



What is the maximum loan guaranty from the VA?



The maximum VA home loan guarantee is 25% of conforming VA home loan amount.



What is a non-conforming loan?



A conventional loan that does not meet the FNMA or FHLMC guidelines.



Which non-conventional loan has a funding fee?


VA has a funding fee. The fee ranges for .5-3.3 but is waived for qualifying disabled veteran. Remember, a non-conventional loan is one that is insured by the federal government.



What is the maximum loan guaranty from the VA?



The maximum VA home loan guarantee is 25% of conforming VA home loan amount.




What is a payment cap?



A limit on the amount the payment can change during one adjustment period on an ARM




What is a conventional loan?



A loan NOT insured by the government. (NOT a FHA, VA, or USDA loan).



What is the maximum entitlement amount for a veteran?




4 times the amount listed on COE



Does the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) make loans?



No….FHA and VA do not make loans they insure (FHA) or guarantee (VA).



Does the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) make loans?



No….FHA and VA do not make loans they insure (FHA) or guarantee (VA).



Which non-conventional loan is made for the purpose of assisting low-income borrowers purchasing homes in rural areas?



USDA (US Department of Agriculture) AKA Guaranteed Rural Housing Loans



Does the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) make loans?



No….FHA and VA do not make loans they insure (FHA) or guarantee (VA).



Which non-conventional loan is made for the purpose of assisting low-income borrowers purchasing homes in rural areas?



USDA (US Department of Agriculture) AKA Guaranteed Rural Housing Loans



The Dept of Veterans Affairs requires each veteran to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility?


(True or False)

True, it’s also referred as the COE



Does the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) make loans?



No….FHA and VA do not make loans they insure (FHA) or guarantee (VA).



Which non-conventional loan is made for the purpose of assisting low-income borrowers purchasing homes in rural areas?



USDA (US Department of Agriculture) AKA Guaranteed Rural Housing Loans



The Dept of Veterans Affairs requires each veteran to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility?


(True or False)

True, it’s also referred as the COE


Can a borrower get an FHA insured loan for a condominium?


Yes, in addition to the primary fixed rebate program for the purchase or refinance of 1-4 family dwellings, FHA offers programs for the purchase of a condominium



What is the difference between a non-conforming loan and a non-conventional loan?


Non-conventional loans are government insured loans while Non-Conforming loans are conventional loans (non govt loans) that don’t meet FNMA and FHLMC underwriting guidelines.



What is the difference between a non-conforming loan and a non-conventional loan?


Non-conventional loans are government insured loans while Non-Conforming loans are conventional loans (non govt loans) that don’t meet FNMA and FHLMC underwriting guidelines.



What is the time frame a borrower has to take possession and move into the house after closing?

60 days



What is the difference between a non-conforming loan and a non-conventional loan?


Non-conventional loans are government insured loans while Non-Conforming loans are conventional loans (non govt loans) that don’t meet FNMA and FHLMC underwriting guidelines.



What is the time frame a borrower has to take possession and move into the house after closing?

60 days


FNMA and FHLMC allow borrower’s to obtain “Seller Financing” in conforming loan transactions?


(True or False)

True, FNMA and FHLMC do not allow borrowers to obtain seller financing also known as concessions. Seller concessions are limited to 6% with a buyer paying 10% or higher down payment or limited to 3% for less than 10%



Define a Seller Carry-Back?


A purchase transaction, often involving an assumable mortgage, in which the party selling the property provides all or part of the financing. Also known as Owner Financing.





Define a Fully Indexed Rate



In an ARM, the interest rate indicated by adding the current index value and the margin.




Define a Fully Indexed Rate



In an ARM, the interest rate indicated by adding the current index value and the margin.



Define Amortization?


Periodic payments on a loan requiring payment of enough principal and interest to ensure complete repayment of the loan by the end of the loan term.




Define a Fully Indexed Rate



In an ARM, the interest rate indicated by adding the current index value and the margin.



Define Amortization?


Periodic payments on a loan requiring payment of enough principal and interest to ensure complete repayment of the loan by the end of the loan term.




What charges are NEVER included when calculating Finance Charges?

Examples of some standard items that are never included in finance charges are: charges payable in comparable cash transactions, such as fees for appraisals, document preparation, title insurance, pest inspections, sellers points and membership fees.



What charges are ALWAYS included when calculating Finance Charges?


Transaction Fees,


Origination Fees,


Consumer Points, and


Broker Fees



What charges are ALWAYS included when calculating Finance Charges?


Transaction Fees,


Origination Fees,


Consumer Points, and


Broker Fees




Define “Rate Discount”


Also, known as a permanent buy down, a rate discount allows the borrower to pay a discount point(s) to permanently reduce the rate of the mortgage.



What charges are ALWAYS included when calculating Finance Charges?


Transaction Fees,


Origination Fees,


Consumer Points, and


Broker Fees




Define “Rate Discount”


Also, known as a permanent buy down, a rate discount allows the borrower to pay a discount point(s) to permanently reduce the rate of the mortgage.




Define “Point”


1% of the loan amount is equal to a point.



Example, 1 point on a $100,000 loan would be equal to $1,000 and 3points would be equal to $3,000



What charges are ALWAYS included when calculating Finance Charges?


Transaction Fees,


Origination Fees,


Consumer Points, and


Broker Fees




Define “Rate Discount”


Also, known as a permanent buy down, a rate discount allows the borrower to pay a discount point(s) to permanently reduce the rate of the mortgage.




Define “Point”


1% of the loan amount is equal to a point.



Example, 1 point on a $100,000 loan would be equal to $1,000 and 3points would be equal to $3,000



When must the affiliated business arrangement disclosure be given to the borrower?



Before or at the time of the referral by the referring party.



What charges are ALWAYS included when calculating Finance Charges?


Transaction Fees,


Origination Fees,


Consumer Points, and


Broker Fees




Define “Rate Discount”


Also, known as a permanent buy down, a rate discount allows the borrower to pay a discount point(s) to permanently reduce the rate of the mortgage.




Define “Point”


1% of the loan amount is equal to a point.



Example, 1 point on a $100,000 loan would be equal to $1,000 and 3points would be equal to $3,000



When must the affiliated business arrangement disclosure be given to the borrower?



Before or at the time of the referral by the referring party.



Define “Buy Down”

The paying of fees (buying) to reduce (down) the payments on a mortgage and qualifying for a larger loan. A buy down may be permanent or temporary.



Define “Creditor”


A person or entity to whom an obligation is owed, such as a loan.



Define “Creditor”


A person or entity to whom an obligation is owed, such as a loan.


What is the difference between Finance Charge and the Annual Percentage Rate?


Finance Charge is a uniform measurement of the cost of a loan expressed in dollar amount and an APR is a measurement of the cost of a loan including interest and financed costs of closing, expressed in a yearly percentage.



Define “Creditor”


A person or entity to whom an obligation is owed, such as a loan.


What is the difference between Finance Charge and the Annual Percentage Rate?


Finance Charge is a uniform measurement of the cost of a loan expressed in dollar amount and an APR is a measurement of the cost of a loan including interest and financed costs of closing, expressed in a yearly percentage.



Mortgage brokers fees are always included in the finance charge?


(True or False)

True


A 10-year old property is being sold. What is the best approach for an appraiser to evaluate the property?



Market approach is also known as Sales Comparison Approach or Market Data Approach



Which type of automated underwriter does Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac use?



FNMA uses Desktop Underwriter (DU) and FHMLC uses Loan Prospector (LP)



What is the “worst case scenario” for an ARM?



The worst case scenario is the highest interest rate the loan could produce over the life of the loan based on the interest rate and adjustment caps.



What is the “worst case scenario” for an ARM?



The worst case scenario is the highest interest rate the loan could produce over the life of the loan based on the interest rate and adjustment caps.



What is a COFI loan?


An adjustable rate mortgage that uses the Cost of Funds Index (COFI) for interest rate adjustments.



What is a fully indexed rate?

Also known as the Fully Indexed Accrual Rate (FIAR). This is the “Real” or “True” interest rate of an ARM. ARM’s often have introductory or temporarily discounted rates. The full indexed rate is the result of adding the index and margin.



What is a fully indexed rate?

Also known as the Fully Indexed Accrual Rate (FIAR). This is the “Real” or “True” interest rate of an ARM. ARM’s often have introductory or temporarily discounted rates. The full indexed rate is the result of adding the index and margin.



What is tenancy by the entirety?


One of the ways to own property by more than one person (concurrent ownership). The co-owners must be husband and wife, both of whom own the whole property. When one of the two dies, their interest goes to the surviving spouse.



What percentage of down payment is required on USDA loans?




Zero (0%)



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.


At what LTV does the Homeownership Protection Act require the PMI is automatically discounted on a loan by the lender?


78% LTV. A homeowner can request the lender from PMI when the LTV reaches 80% but PMI is not automatically dropped till 78% (22% equity position).



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.


At what LTV does the Homeownership Protection Act require the PMI is automatically discounted on a loan by the lender?


78% LTV. A homeowner can request the lender from PMI when the LTV reaches 80% but PMI is not automatically dropped till 78% (22% equity position).



What is the difference between PMI and MIP?



PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance. Is required by lenders on conventional loans where the LTV is more than 80% and MIP is Mortgage Insurance Premium is required on FHA loan regardless of the LTV.



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.


At what LTV does the Homeownership Protection Act require the PMI is automatically discounted on a loan by the lender?


78% LTV. A homeowner can request the lender from PMI when the LTV reaches 80% but PMI is not automatically dropped till 78% (22% equity position).



What is the difference between PMI and MIP?



PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance. Is required by lenders on conventional loans where the LTV is more than 80% and MIP is Mortgage Insurance Premium is required on FHA loan regardless of the LTV.



What does the acronym PUD represent?


Planned Unit Development. Most commonly a subdivision having common areas reserved for the use of some or all of the property owners in the development.



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.


At what LTV does the Homeownership Protection Act require the PMI is automatically discounted on a loan by the lender?


78% LTV. A homeowner can request the lender from PMI when the LTV reaches 80% but PMI is not automatically dropped till 78% (22% equity position).



What is the difference between PMI and MIP?



PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance. Is required by lenders on conventional loans where the LTV is more than 80% and MIP is Mortgage Insurance Premium is required on FHA loan regardless of the LTV.



What does the acronym PUD represent?


Planned Unit Development. Most commonly a subdivision having common areas reserved for the use of some or all of the property owners in the development.




What is a Lock-In Agreement?


An agreement made by a lender to hold (lock-in) a specific rate and a specified number of points while processing an applicant’s loan



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.


At what LTV does the Homeownership Protection Act require the PMI is automatically discounted on a loan by the lender?


78% LTV. A homeowner can request the lender from PMI when the LTV reaches 80% but PMI is not automatically dropped till 78% (22% equity position).



What is the difference between PMI and MIP?



PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance. Is required by lenders on conventional loans where the LTV is more than 80% and MIP is Mortgage Insurance Premium is required on FHA loan regardless of the LTV.



What does the acronym PUD represent?


Planned Unit Development. Most commonly a subdivision having common areas reserved for the use of some or all of the property owners in the development.




What is a Lock-In Agreement?


An agreement made by a lender to hold (lock-in) a specific rate and a specified number of points while processing an applicant’s loan



What is joint tenancy?


Equal and undivided ownership of a property by 2 or more individuals, taking possession together and acquiring title at the same time. When one co-owner dies, their interest goes to the other co-owner(s).



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What is a jumbo loan?


A loan that exceeds the maximum loan limits backed by FNMA and FHLMC (loans in excess of $417,000).



What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.


At what LTV does the Homeownership Protection Act require the PMI is automatically discounted on a loan by the lender?


78% LTV. A homeowner can request the lender from PMI when the LTV reaches 80% but PMI is not automatically dropped till 78% (22% equity position).



What is the difference between PMI and MIP?



PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance. Is required by lenders on conventional loans where the LTV is more than 80% and MIP is Mortgage Insurance Premium is required on FHA loan regardless of the LTV.



What does the acronym PUD represent?


Planned Unit Development. Most commonly a subdivision having common areas reserved for the use of some or all of the property owners in the development.




What is a Lock-In Agreement?


An agreement made by a lender to hold (lock-in) a specific rate and a specified number of points while processing an applicant’s loan



What is joint tenancy?


Equal and undivided ownership of a property by 2 or more individuals, taking possession together and acquiring title at the same time. When one co-owner dies, their interest goes to the other co-owner(s).



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What is a jumbo loan?


A loan that exceeds the maximum loan limits backed by FNMA and FHLMC (loans in excess of $417,000).



What is the difference between the primary and secondary mortgage lending market?


Primary is made up of all activities involved in the origination and closing or loans. The Secondary is where previously made loans are bundled and sold to investors.



What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.


At what LTV does the Homeownership Protection Act require the PMI is automatically discounted on a loan by the lender?


78% LTV. A homeowner can request the lender from PMI when the LTV reaches 80% but PMI is not automatically dropped till 78% (22% equity position).



What is the difference between PMI and MIP?



PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance. Is required by lenders on conventional loans where the LTV is more than 80% and MIP is Mortgage Insurance Premium is required on FHA loan regardless of the LTV.



What does the acronym PUD represent?


Planned Unit Development. Most commonly a subdivision having common areas reserved for the use of some or all of the property owners in the development.




What is a Lock-In Agreement?


An agreement made by a lender to hold (lock-in) a specific rate and a specified number of points while processing an applicant’s loan



What is joint tenancy?


Equal and undivided ownership of a property by 2 or more individuals, taking possession together and acquiring title at the same time. When one co-owner dies, their interest goes to the other co-owner(s).



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What is a jumbo loan?


A loan that exceeds the maximum loan limits backed by FNMA and FHLMC (loans in excess of $417,000).



What is the difference between the primary and secondary mortgage lending market?


Primary is made up of all activities involved in the origination and closing or loans. The Secondary is where previously made loans are bundled and sold to investors.



What is a float agreement?


A type of lock-in agreement that allows the interest rate or points to rise and fall with the market while processing the loan. You may lock in rates and float points, lenders may agree to float both.



What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.


At what LTV does the Homeownership Protection Act require the PMI is automatically discounted on a loan by the lender?


78% LTV. A homeowner can request the lender from PMI when the LTV reaches 80% but PMI is not automatically dropped till 78% (22% equity position).



What is the difference between PMI and MIP?



PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance. Is required by lenders on conventional loans where the LTV is more than 80% and MIP is Mortgage Insurance Premium is required on FHA loan regardless of the LTV.



What does the acronym PUD represent?


Planned Unit Development. Most commonly a subdivision having common areas reserved for the use of some or all of the property owners in the development.




What is a Lock-In Agreement?


An agreement made by a lender to hold (lock-in) a specific rate and a specified number of points while processing an applicant’s loan



What is joint tenancy?


Equal and undivided ownership of a property by 2 or more individuals, taking possession together and acquiring title at the same time. When one co-owner dies, their interest goes to the other co-owner(s).



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What is a jumbo loan?


A loan that exceeds the maximum loan limits backed by FNMA and FHLMC (loans in excess of $417,000).



What is the difference between the primary and secondary mortgage lending market?


Primary is made up of all activities involved in the origination and closing or loans. The Secondary is where previously made loans are bundled and sold to investors.



What is a float agreement?


A type of lock-in agreement that allows the interest rate or points to rise and fall with the market while processing the loan. You may lock in rates and float points, lenders may agree to float both.



What is a subprime loan?


Loans made to borrowers whose debt to income ratio (DTI) or credit characteristic do not meet the guidelines of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.



What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.


At what LTV does the Homeownership Protection Act require the PMI is automatically discounted on a loan by the lender?


78% LTV. A homeowner can request the lender from PMI when the LTV reaches 80% but PMI is not automatically dropped till 78% (22% equity position).



What is the difference between PMI and MIP?



PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance. Is required by lenders on conventional loans where the LTV is more than 80% and MIP is Mortgage Insurance Premium is required on FHA loan regardless of the LTV.



What does the acronym PUD represent?


Planned Unit Development. Most commonly a subdivision having common areas reserved for the use of some or all of the property owners in the development.




What is a Lock-In Agreement?


An agreement made by a lender to hold (lock-in) a specific rate and a specified number of points while processing an applicant’s loan



What is joint tenancy?


Equal and undivided ownership of a property by 2 or more individuals, taking possession together and acquiring title at the same time. When one co-owner dies, their interest goes to the other co-owner(s).



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What is a jumbo loan?


A loan that exceeds the maximum loan limits backed by FNMA and FHLMC (loans in excess of $417,000).



What is the difference between the primary and secondary mortgage lending market?


Primary is made up of all activities involved in the origination and closing or loans. The Secondary is where previously made loans are bundled and sold to investors.



What is a float agreement?


A type of lock-in agreement that allows the interest rate or points to rise and fall with the market while processing the loan. You may lock in rates and float points, lenders may agree to float both.



What is a subprime loan?


Loans made to borrowers whose debt to income ratio (DTI) or credit characteristic do not meet the guidelines of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.



To meet the purchase guidelines of FNMA or FHLMC, what type of insurance must a borrower have purchased if the LTC exceeds 80%?



PMI – Private Mortgage Insurance



What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.


At what LTV does the Homeownership Protection Act require the PMI is automatically discounted on a loan by the lender?


78% LTV. A homeowner can request the lender from PMI when the LTV reaches 80% but PMI is not automatically dropped till 78% (22% equity position).



What is the difference between PMI and MIP?



PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance. Is required by lenders on conventional loans where the LTV is more than 80% and MIP is Mortgage Insurance Premium is required on FHA loan regardless of the LTV.



What does the acronym PUD represent?


Planned Unit Development. Most commonly a subdivision having common areas reserved for the use of some or all of the property owners in the development.




What is a Lock-In Agreement?


An agreement made by a lender to hold (lock-in) a specific rate and a specified number of points while processing an applicant’s loan



What is joint tenancy?


Equal and undivided ownership of a property by 2 or more individuals, taking possession together and acquiring title at the same time. When one co-owner dies, their interest goes to the other co-owner(s).



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What is a jumbo loan?


A loan that exceeds the maximum loan limits backed by FNMA and FHLMC (loans in excess of $417,000).



What is the difference between the primary and secondary mortgage lending market?


Primary is made up of all activities involved in the origination and closing or loans. The Secondary is where previously made loans are bundled and sold to investors.



What is a float agreement?


A type of lock-in agreement that allows the interest rate or points to rise and fall with the market while processing the loan. You may lock in rates and float points, lenders may agree to float both.



What is a subprime loan?


Loans made to borrowers whose debt to income ratio (DTI) or credit characteristic do not meet the guidelines of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.



To meet the purchase guidelines of FNMA or FHLMC, what type of insurance must a borrower have purchased if the LTC exceeds 80%?



PMI – Private Mortgage Insurance



When identifying property rights, what is the difference between Fee Simple and Leasehold?

Fee simple implies that the property being purchased includes the improvements and the land. Leasehold implies the property being purchased only includes improvements. The land it sits on would be leased.



What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.


At what LTV does the Homeownership Protection Act require the PMI is automatically discounted on a loan by the lender?


78% LTV. A homeowner can request the lender from PMI when the LTV reaches 80% but PMI is not automatically dropped till 78% (22% equity position).



What is the difference between PMI and MIP?



PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance. Is required by lenders on conventional loans where the LTV is more than 80% and MIP is Mortgage Insurance Premium is required on FHA loan regardless of the LTV.



What does the acronym PUD represent?


Planned Unit Development. Most commonly a subdivision having common areas reserved for the use of some or all of the property owners in the development.




What is a Lock-In Agreement?


An agreement made by a lender to hold (lock-in) a specific rate and a specified number of points while processing an applicant’s loan



What is joint tenancy?


Equal and undivided ownership of a property by 2 or more individuals, taking possession together and acquiring title at the same time. When one co-owner dies, their interest goes to the other co-owner(s).



What is a temporary buy-down?

Borrower places funds in escrow in an amount sufficient to offset the monthly payment required by the terms of the loan for the desired period. These funds temporarily reduce the payment amount, the note rates doesn’t change during the buy-down period.





What is a jumbo loan?


A loan that exceeds the maximum loan limits backed by FNMA and FHLMC (loans in excess of $417,000).



What is the difference between the primary and secondary mortgage lending market?


Primary is made up of all activities involved in the origination and closing or loans. The Secondary is where previously made loans are bundled and sold to investors.



What is a float agreement?


A type of lock-in agreement that allows the interest rate or points to rise and fall with the market while processing the loan. You may lock in rates and float points, lenders may agree to float both.



What is a subprime loan?


Loans made to borrowers whose debt to income ratio (DTI) or credit characteristic do not meet the guidelines of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.



To meet the purchase guidelines of FNMA or FHLMC, what type of insurance must a borrower have purchased if the LTC exceeds 80%?



PMI – Private Mortgage Insurance



When identifying property rights, what is the difference between Fee Simple and Leasehold?

Fee simple implies that the property being purchased includes the improvements and the land. Leasehold implies the property being purchased only includes improvements. The land it sits on would be leased.


What does PITI stand for?


Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance (PITI)



What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?


GSEs- Government Sponsored Enterprises, which are not government agencies but have the implied support of the government, they purchase pools of loans that conform to their guidelines, and sell mortgage backed securities.



Instead of mortgage insurance, every VA (and USDA) loan includes what type of fee?

Funding Fee



FHA down payment funds can be from borrower’s own funds, gift funds, or housing authority grants.


(TRUE or FALSE)

True



What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?


Brokers arrange loans through a banker or lender and brokers don’t fund the loans. Bankers originate the fund loans in their own name for resale in the secondary market.


At what LTV does the Homeownership Protection Act require the PMI is automatically discounted on a loan by the lender?


78% LTV. A homeowner can request the lender from PMI when the LTV reaches 80% but PMI is not automatically dropped till 78% (22% equity position).



What is the difference between PMI and MIP?



PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance. Is required by lenders on conventional loans where the LTV is more than 80% and MIP is Mortgage Insurance Premium is required on FHA loan regardless of the LTV.



What does the acronym PUD represent?


Planned Unit Development. Most commonly a subdivision having common areas reserved for the use of some or all of the property owners in the development.




What is a Lock-In Agreement?


An agreement made by a lender to hold (lock-in) a specific rate and a specified number of points while processing an applicant’s loan



What is joint tenancy?


Equal and undivided ownership of a property by 2 or more individuals, taking possession together and acquiring title at the same time. When one co-owner dies, their interest goes to the other co-owner(s).


Which mortgage loan document contains the borrower’s contractual promise to pay?


Note (or promissory note). Neither a mortgage or a deed of trust contains a contractual promise to pay.


VA funding fee is not charged to eligible veterans or their spouses, or spouses of Vet who dies in service


(True or False)

True



What is an index?

Published interest rate that is used as the basis upon which the note rate of an ARM will adjust. Typically indices are Treasury Bill Index, the 11th District Cost of Sunday Indexes (COFI) and the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)



What is a permanent buy-down?



The use of discount points to lower the rate of interest for the full term of the loan.



What is a permanent buy-down?



The use of discount points to lower the rate of interest for the full term of the loan.


What is the difference between a judicial foreclosure and a non-judicial foreclosure?

Judicial- The mortgage includes a clause that requires the lender to file a lawsuit, requesting the court to enter an order to foreclosure.


Non-Judicial – the deed of trust includes a power of sale clause allowing the lender to begin foreclosure without filing suit.



What is a permanent buy-down?



The use of discount points to lower the rate of interest for the full term of the loan.


What is the difference between a judicial foreclosure and a non-judicial foreclosure?

Judicial- The mortgage includes a clause that requires the lender to file a lawsuit, requesting the court to enter an order to foreclosure.


Non-Judicial – the deed of trust includes a power of sale clause allowing the lender to begin foreclosure without filing suit.



What is the finance charge?


A uniform measurement of the cost of a loan expressed as a dollar amount.



What is a permanent buy-down?



The use of discount points to lower the rate of interest for the full term of the loan.


What is the difference between a judicial foreclosure and a non-judicial foreclosure?

Judicial- The mortgage includes a clause that requires the lender to file a lawsuit, requesting the court to enter an order to foreclosure.


Non-Judicial – the deed of trust includes a power of sale clause allowing the lender to begin foreclosure without filing suit.



What is the finance charge?


A uniform measurement of the cost of a loan expressed as a dollar amount.



What is an interest only loan?


A loan that requires only interest payments. At the end of the loan, the borrower essentially owes a balloon payment of the entire principal of the loan.



What is a permanent buy-down?



The use of discount points to lower the rate of interest for the full term of the loan.


What is the difference between a judicial foreclosure and a non-judicial foreclosure?

Judicial- The mortgage includes a clause that requires the lender to file a lawsuit, requesting the court to enter an order to foreclosure.


Non-Judicial – the deed of trust includes a power of sale clause allowing the lender to begin foreclosure without filing suit.



What is the finance charge?


A uniform measurement of the cost of a loan expressed as a dollar amount.



What is an interest only loan?


A loan that requires only interest payments. At the end of the loan, the borrower essentially owes a balloon payment of the entire principal of the loan.




What is a seller carry-back?


A purchase transaction, often involving an assumable mortgage in which the party selling the property provides all or part of the financing.



What is a permanent buy-down?



The use of discount points to lower the rate of interest for the full term of the loan.


What is the difference between a judicial foreclosure and a non-judicial foreclosure?

Judicial- The mortgage includes a clause that requires the lender to file a lawsuit, requesting the court to enter an order to foreclosure.


Non-Judicial – the deed of trust includes a power of sale clause allowing the lender to begin foreclosure without filing suit.



What is the finance charge?


A uniform measurement of the cost of a loan expressed as a dollar amount.



What is an interest only loan?


A loan that requires only interest payments. At the end of the loan, the borrower essentially owes a balloon payment of the entire principal of the loan.




What is a seller carry-back?


A purchase transaction, often involving an assumable mortgage in which the party selling the property provides all or part of the financing.


What is a short sale?


When the lender agrees to a reduced payoff on a loan when the subject property is sold.



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first



What type of lien has priority over all others?

Taxes




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first



What type of lien has priority over all others?

Taxes


Who earns SRP?

Lender




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first



What type of lien has priority over all others?

Taxes


Who earns SRP?

Lender


Margins on ARMS are not subject to change during the entire term of the loan?


(True or False)

True




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first



What type of lien has priority over all others?

Taxes


Who earns SRP?

Lender


Margins on ARMS are not subject to change during the entire term of the loan?


(True or False)

True




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.


What information is not provided on the Notice of Adverse Action Letter?

Credit Score



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first



What type of lien has priority over all others?

Taxes


Who earns SRP?

Lender


Margins on ARMS are not subject to change during the entire term of the loan?


(True or False)

True




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.


What information is not provided on the Notice of Adverse Action Letter?

Credit Score


What term is associated with transferring title?

Conveyance



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first



What type of lien has priority over all others?

Taxes


Who earns SRP?

Lender


Margins on ARMS are not subject to change during the entire term of the loan?


(True or False)

True




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.


What information is not provided on the Notice of Adverse Action Letter?

Credit Score


What term is associated with transferring title?

Conveyance


What term is associated with a lender releasing their lien upon full payment?

Recoveyance



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first



What type of lien has priority over all others?

Taxes


Who earns SRP?

Lender


Margins on ARMS are not subject to change during the entire term of the loan?


(True or False)

True




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.


What information is not provided on the Notice of Adverse Action Letter?

Credit Score


What term is associated with transferring title?

Conveyance


What term is associated with a lender releasing their lien upon full payment?

Recoveyance


What document is used to release a mortgage lien?

Satisfaction of mortgage



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first



What type of lien has priority over all others?

Taxes


Who earns SRP?

Lender


Margins on ARMS are not subject to change during the entire term of the loan?


(True or False)

True




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.


What information is not provided on the Notice of Adverse Action Letter?

Credit Score


What term is associated with transferring title?

Conveyance


What term is associated with a lender releasing their lien upon full payment?

Recoveyance


What document is used to release a mortgage lien?

Satisfaction of mortgage


What equity position is PMI removed automatically?

22%



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first



What type of lien has priority over all others?

Taxes


Who earns SRP?

Lender


Margins on ARMS are not subject to change during the entire term of the loan?


(True or False)

True




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.


What information is not provided on the Notice of Adverse Action Letter?

Credit Score


What term is associated with transferring title?

Conveyance


What term is associated with a lender releasing their lien upon full payment?

Recoveyance


What document is used to release a mortgage lien?

Satisfaction of mortgage


What equity position is PMI removed automatically?

22%


What law prohibits kickbacks and referral fee’s?

RESPA



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first



What type of lien has priority over all others?

Taxes


Who earns SRP?

Lender


Margins on ARMS are not subject to change during the entire term of the loan?


(True or False)

True




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.


What information is not provided on the Notice of Adverse Action Letter?

Credit Score


What term is associated with transferring title?

Conveyance


What term is associated with a lender releasing their lien upon full payment?

Recoveyance


What document is used to release a mortgage lien?

Satisfaction of mortgage


What equity position is PMI removed automatically?

22%


What law prohibits kickbacks and referral fee’s?

RESPA


Under what circumstance is it okay to discriminate based on age?


Too young to enter a legally binding contract.



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first



What type of lien has priority over all others?

Taxes


Who earns SRP?

Lender


Margins on ARMS are not subject to change during the entire term of the loan?


(True or False)

True




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.


What information is not provided on the Notice of Adverse Action Letter?

Credit Score


What term is associated with transferring title?

Conveyance


What term is associated with a lender releasing their lien upon full payment?

Recoveyance


What document is used to release a mortgage lien?

Satisfaction of mortgage


What equity position is PMI removed automatically?

22%


What law prohibits kickbacks and referral fee’s?

RESPA


Under what circumstance is it okay to discriminate based on age?


Too young to enter a legally binding contract.


What type of loan has a fixed rate of 6.5% for the first five years and 7.5% for the remaining 25 years?

Variable rate



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.



What are service release premiums?


The revenue earned from the resell of pools of loans to investors?



Can a VA loan be assumed?


Yes, VA may be assumable. The buyer must meet credit qualifications, but doesn’t have to be a veteran.



LIBOR stands for?



London Interbank Offered Rate


Margin for ARM’s are set by:

Investor/Lender

A borrower has given $10,000 as earnest money on a home he is purchasing for $375,000. In addition he is going to put down $78,000 from the sale of his current home, which will also go towards closing costs. What is the percentage of the down payment?



23% which is the down payment and closing as cash to closing.



10,000 +78,000= 88,000


88,000 / 375,000 = 23.4%

A man has applied for a loan and his home appraised for $225,000, he is taking out a loan for $165,150 and has agreed to pay 1 discount point on the loan and 2.5% broker fee, what is the total loan amount he will pay in discount and broker fees?

Discount point: selling price x 1%


165,150 x .01 = 1651.50



Broker fee: selling price x 2.5%


165,150 x .025 = 4128.75



1651.50 + 4128.75 = 5780.25


A homeowner wants to refinance his home which appraised for $300,000. He has a HELOC for $40,000 with a balance of $25,000, a first mortgage with a balance of $210,000, what is the LTV, CLTV, and TLTV?



70% LTV


78% CLTV


83% LTV




What type of loan is open-ended?

HELOC




Which lien takes precedence on title?

The mortgage recorded first



What type of lien has priority over all others?

Taxes


Who earns SRP?

Lender


Margins on ARMS are not subject to change during the entire term of the loan?


(True or False)

True




What is the note rate?


The stated interest rate on a mortgage or loan agreement.


What information is not provided on the Notice of Adverse Action Letter?

Credit Score


What term is associated with transferring title?

Conveyance


What term is associated with a lender releasing their lien upon full payment?

Recoveyance


What document is used to release a mortgage lien?

Satisfaction of mortgage


What equity position is PMI removed automatically?

22%


What law prohibits kickbacks and referral fee’s?

RESPA


Under what circumstance is it okay to discriminate based on age?


Too young to enter a legally binding contract.


What type of loan has a fixed rate of 6.5% for the first five years and 7.5% for the remaining 25 years?

Variable rate


How long is a Loan Estimate Good from issuance?

10 years



What are Service Release Premiums?


Fees which lenders may receive for selling or transferring their mortgage loan servicing rights.


A second mortgage is also known as a subordinate lien.


(True or False)


True, also known as a junior mortgage.


What is the primary difference between the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


GFE is an estimate of the cost at closing and the HUD-1 is the cost at closing.



What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HEMC)

Allows an older homeowner to use the equity in their home to receive fixed monthly payments, line of credit or a combination of payments and credit line. Borrowers must complete counseling with a HUD-approved HECM counselor in order to obtain the loan.



What factor does not affect the money received in a HECM loan?




Age of property



Best appraisal approach to use when determining value of a rental property?




Income Approach


What is securitization?


The bundling of mortgage loans to resell to investors, they become mortgage backed securities (MBSs) and are sold on the secondary market.


How long is a Loan Estimate Good from issuance?

10 days


What is a permanent change in a borrowers loan terms in response to their long term inability to pay known as?

Loan Modification


What loss mitigation strategy is a temporary reduction of a borrowers payment while they pay past due amounts?

Forbearance


What loss mitigation strategy is a temporary reduction of a borrowers payment while they pay past due amounts?

Forbearance


When does an ABA form have to be given to a client?



At the time the referral is made by the referring party.


How long does MIP stay on an FHA where the borrower puts less than 10% down?




Lifetime of the loan


How long does MIP stay on an FHA where the borrower puts less than 10% down?




Lifetime of the loan


What would keep property from transferring free and clear?



Failing to pay off a loan (lien)


How long does MIP stay on an FHA where the borrower puts less than 10% down?




Lifetime of the loan


What would keep property from transferring free and clear?



Failing to pay off a loan (lien)


What automated underwriting system (AUS) does (FHLMC) Freddie Mac use?



LP (Loan Prospector)


How long does MIP stay on an FHA where the borrower puts less than 10% down?




Lifetime of the loan


What would keep property from transferring free and clear?



Failing to pay off a loan (lien)


What automated underwriting system (AUS) does (FHLMC) Freddie Mac use?



LP (Loan Prospector)


What type of loan cannot be repurchased?

No Bid


How long does MIP stay on an FHA where the borrower puts less than 10% down?




Lifetime of the loan


What would keep property from transferring free and clear?



Failing to pay off a loan (lien)


What automated underwriting system (AUS) does (FHLMC) Freddie Mac use?



LP (Loan Prospector)


What type of loan cannot be repurchased?

No Bid


In order for a loan to fall under the Safe Harbor rules of a Qualified Mortgage, what is the maximum allowed debt ratio?

43%


How long does MIP stay on an FHA where the borrower puts less than 10% down?




Lifetime of the loan


What would keep property from transferring free and clear?



Failing to pay off a loan (lien)


What automated underwriting system (AUS) does (FHLMC) Freddie Mac use?



LP (Loan Prospector)


What type of loan cannot be repurchased?

No Bid


In order for a loan to fall under the Safe Harbor rules of a Qualified Mortgage, what is the maximum allowed debt ratio?

43%


Under the QM rules lenders must use what rate to determine if a borrower meets the ability to repay rules?


Fully indexed rate or start rate whichever is lower.


How long does MIP stay on an FHA where the borrower puts less than 10% down?




Lifetime of the loan


What would keep property from transferring free and clear?



Failing to pay off a loan (lien)


What automated underwriting system (AUS) does (FHLMC) Freddie Mac use?



LP (Loan Prospector)


What type of loan cannot be repurchased?

No Bid


In order for a loan to fall under the Safe Harbor rules of a Qualified Mortgage, what is the maximum allowed debt ratio?

43%


Under the QM rules lenders must use what rate to determine if a borrower meets the ability to repay rules?


Fully indexed rate or start rate whichever is lower.


Lenders must notify borrowers of their right to receive a copy of the appraisal within?


3 days of application (and provide promptly but no later than 3 days prior to closing)


How long does MIP stay on an FHA where the borrower puts less than 10% down?




Lifetime of the loan


What would keep property from transferring free and clear?



Failing to pay off a loan (lien)


What automated underwriting system (AUS) does (FHLMC) Freddie Mac use?



LP (Loan Prospector)


What type of loan cannot be repurchased?

No Bid


In order for a loan to fall under the Safe Harbor rules of a Qualified Mortgage, what is the maximum allowed debt ratio?

43%


Under the QM rules lenders must use what rate to determine if a borrower meets the ability to repay rules?


Fully indexed rate or start rate whichever is lower.


Lenders must notify borrowers of their right to receive a copy of the appraisal within?


3 days of application (and provide promptly but no later than 3 days prior to closing)


What is the maximum net adjustment allowed on the appraisal?

15%


How long does MIP stay on an FHA where the borrower puts less than 10% down?




Lifetime of the loan


What would keep property from transferring free and clear?



Failing to pay off a loan (lien)


What automated underwriting system (AUS) does (FHLMC) Freddie Mac use?



LP (Loan Prospector)


What type of loan cannot be repurchased?

No Bid


In order for a loan to fall under the Safe Harbor rules of a Qualified Mortgage, what is the maximum allowed debt ratio?

43%


Under the QM rules lenders must use what rate to determine if a borrower meets the ability to repay rules?


Fully indexed rate or start rate whichever is lower.


Lenders must notify borrowers of their right to receive a copy of the appraisal within?


3 days of application (and provide promptly but no later than 3 days prior to closing)


What is the maximum net adjustment allowed on the appraisal?

15%


What is the fully indexed rate on a 3/1 buydown with a start rate of 4%?

7%


How long does MIP stay on an FHA where the borrower puts less than 10% down?




Lifetime of the loan


What would keep property from transferring free and clear?



Failing to pay off a loan (lien)


What automated underwriting system (AUS) does (FHLMC) Freddie Mac use?



LP (Loan Prospector)


What type of loan cannot be repurchased?

No Bid


In order for a loan to fall under the Safe Harbor rules of a Qualified Mortgage, what is the maximum allowed debt ratio?

43%


Under the QM rules lenders must use what rate to determine if a borrower meets the ability to repay rules?


Fully indexed rate or start rate whichever is lower.


Lenders must notify borrowers of their right to receive a copy of the appraisal within?


3 days of application (and provide promptly but no later than 3 days prior to closing)


What is the maximum net adjustment allowed on the appraisal?

15%


What is the fully indexed rate on a 3/1 buydown with a start rate of 4%?

7%


325BPS translates to what interest rate?

3.25%


How long does MIP stay on an FHA where the borrower puts less than 10% down?




Lifetime of the loan




What amount does Flood Insurance cover?

100% of structure


What would keep property from transferring free and clear?



Failing to pay off a loan (lien)


What automated underwriting system (AUS) does (FHLMC) Freddie Mac use?



LP (Loan Prospector)


What type of loan cannot be repurchased?

No Bid


In order for a loan to fall under the Safe Harbor rules of a Qualified Mortgage, what is the maximum allowed debt ratio?

43%


Under the QM rules lenders must use what rate to determine if a borrower meets the ability to repay rules?


Fully indexed rate or start rate whichever is lower.


Lenders must notify borrowers of their right to receive a copy of the appraisal within?


3 days of application (and provide promptly but no later than 3 days prior to closing)


What is the maximum net adjustment allowed on the appraisal?

15%


What is the fully indexed rate on a 3/1 buydown with a start rate of 4%?

7%


325BPS translates to what interest rate?

3.25%


How long does MIP stay on an FHA where the borrower puts less than 10% down?




Lifetime of the loan




What amount does Flood Insurance cover?

100% of structure


What is the minimum amount of flood insurance required?

80% of dwelling


What would keep property from transferring free and clear?



Failing to pay off a loan (lien)


What automated underwriting system (AUS) does (FHLMC) Freddie Mac use?



LP (Loan Prospector)


What type of loan cannot be repurchased?

No Bid


In order for a loan to fall under the Safe Harbor rules of a Qualified Mortgage, what is the maximum allowed debt ratio?

43%


Under the QM rules lenders must use what rate to determine if a borrower meets the ability to repay rules?


Fully indexed rate or start rate whichever is lower.


Lenders must notify borrowers of their right to receive a copy of the appraisal within?


3 days of application (and provide promptly but no later than 3 days prior to closing)


What is the maximum net adjustment allowed on the appraisal?

15%


What is the fully indexed rate on a 3/1 buydown with a start rate of 4%?

7%


325BPS translates to what interest rate?

3.25%


A for profit entity offering to assist a borrower with a loan modification, short sale or principal reduction is known as?



(MARS) Mortgage Assistance Relief Service


A for profit entity offering to assist a borrower with a loan modification, short sale or principal reduction is known as?



(MARS) Mortgage Assistance Relief Service


When can a MARS collect payment for service?


After the modification is complete.


A for profit entity offering to assist a borrower with a loan modification, short sale or principal reduction is known as?



(MARS) Mortgage Assistance Relief Service


When can a MARS collect payment for service?


After the modification is complete.


Title X of the Dodd Frank Act created which new regulatory entity?


(CFPB) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau


A for profit entity offering to assist a borrower with a loan modification, short sale or principal reduction is known as?



(MARS) Mortgage Assistance Relief Service


When can a MARS collect payment for service?


After the modification is complete.


Title X of the Dodd Frank Act created which new regulatory entity?


(CFPB) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau



What percentage of a company must an applicant own in order to request their tax returns for verification of income?




25% or more