81-100 Flashcards

1
Q

Fannie Mae’s conforming guidelines permit, for the purposes of qualification, non-taxable income such as social security and disability benefits to be grossed up by:

A

25%

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Mortgage originators must provide the borrower with a copy of the Special Information Booklet (Your Home Loan Tool Kit) either at the time of application is or no later than:

A

Three business days after the application is received.

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3
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If a mortgage being delivered to Fannie Mae is secured by an investment property, the borrower may own or be obligated on up to:

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Ten financed properties, including his or her principal residence.

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4
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A legal instrument that pledges real property to secure repayment of a debt is known as:

A

A mortgage.

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5
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Which government agency provides section 502 loans to assist low-income households in purchasing homes in rural areas?

A

United States Department of Agriculture

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What is the most common appraisal approach used in appraising existing single-family housing?

A

Market comparison approach

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7
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While it is unlawful to consider race when underwriting a loan, what federal legislation requires that this information be included on the loan application?

A

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act

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8
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NMLS&R is the official system for companies and individuals seeking to apply for, amend, renew, and surrender license authorities managed through NMLS&R:

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By 64 state or territorial governmental agencies.

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9
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What is the minimum number of comps required by most secondary lenders to ensure an accurate estimate of value when performing the sales comparison approach?

A

3

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10
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The TRID rule requires creditors to provide a corrected Closing Disclosure containing all changed terms and a new 3-business-day waiting period before consummation when which of the following occurs?

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Changes related to the APR, loan product, or the addition of a prepayment penalty

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Stable income is defined as being the borrower’s gross monthly income from all verifiable sources that can reasonably be expected:

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To continue for at least the next three years.

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12
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A lender has how many days to notify the borrower of an underwriting decision?

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30

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13
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If the ratios required to qualify a borrower were expressed as 28/36, this would indicate:

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The borrower’s monthly PITIA must not exceed 28% of their gross monthly income, and the sum of the PITIA plus the long-term debt should not exceed 36% of their gross monthly income.

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The sales contract in the borrower’s file states the agreed purchase price is $162,000. The closing costs are $3,700. The seller is paying $1,200 in closing costs on a $153,900 loan amount. What is the acquisition cost?

A

$164,500

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Per RESPA, a servicer may require a borrower to put into an escrow account funds for purposes of paying taxes, hazard insurance, and other charges related to the property. In addition, the lender may require a cushion, not to exceed an amount equal to:

A

1/6 of the total disbursements for the year.

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16
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S.A.F.E. Act refers to which Federal Law?

A

Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act

17
Q

A veteran is required to provide lenders with two documents to obtain a mortgage loan. One document is the DD-214 and the other is a:

A

(a) Certificate of Reasonable Value (CRV).

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

18
Q

What law gives a consumer, who has had her credit card used by an identify thief, the ability to place a freeze on her credit report?

A

FACTA

19
Q

A survey fee of $500 is disclosed on the borrower’s initial Loan Estimate. The seller provides the borrower an existing survey which is acceptable to the lender. A new survey is never requested or obtained. The survey falls into the category of 10% cumulative tolerance. How should this change be disclosed on the revised Loan Estimate?

A

Remove the charge from the aggregate calculation prior to re-calculating the amount for a 10% variance.

20
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What fact about a borrower may an underwriter take into consideration when approving a mortgage loan application?

A

Likelihood of continued income