Chapter 13 Flashcards
What are the types of mortgage loans?
Conventional
FHA
VA
What is a VA loan?
Loan for single-family owner-occupied home that guarantees the first 25% of losses in the event of a foreclosure or default
Originated through a VA approved lender
What is a certificate of elegibility?
Document that shows a veteran’s eligibility and amount of guarantee for the VA mortgage loan program
To be eligible, the veteran must have served a specified minimum amount of time and have been honorably discharged
What is the purpose of the FHA 203(b) guaranteed loan program?
Assist military with financing the purchase of reasonably priced owner-occupied homes with little or no down payment, easier qualifications, and lower interest rates
Which type of loan is insured, protecting the lender from a loss in case of a foreclosure?
FHA loan
What is the purpose of the FHA insured loan program?
Promotes homeownership for low and moderate income families by lowering the loan costs while encouraging lenders to make loans to creditworthy borrowers who cannot meet conventional loan requirements
What is the minimum down payment required for an FHA loan?
3.5%
What is the max LTV ratio allowed for an FHA insured mortgage loan?
96.5
What is the max housing expense ratio allowed for an FHA insured mortgage loan?
31%
What is the max total obligations ratio allowed for an FHA insured mortgage loan?
43%
How much is the mortgage insurance premium for an FHA insured loan?
1.75% of the mortgage amount if paid once at closing
0.85% of the annual outstanding loan balance if paid monthly
What is a unique aspect of an FHA loan?
FHA insures the lender 100%
What is the purpose of the FHA 342(c) insured loan program?
Insures a loan for 30 years for the purpose of a single-unit condominium
Which type of loan is not insured or guaranteed by an agency of the government?
Conventional loan
Which loan type is the most difficult to obtain?
Conventional loan
Which type of insurance is typically required for a conventional mortgage loan when the loan amount exceeds 80% of the property value?
PMI
Private mortgage insurance
When is PMI automatically cancelled with a conventional loan?
When the Loan to Value ratio is 78% or less of the property’s original value
What is Usury?
Charging an unlawfully high interest rate
What is a term mortgage?
Loan repayment method that provides for payments of interest only during the term of the loan with the amount borrowed repaid in a lump sum at the end of the term
What is an amortized mortgage?
Loan repayment method with scheduled periodic payments consisting of a portion that applies to interest and a portion that applies to principal
What is fully amortizing?
Amortized mortgage when the payments are enough to repay the interest and loan amount in full over the life of the loan
What is partially amortizing?
Amortized mortgage when the payments are not enough to repay the interest and loan amount in full over the loan term
What is negative amortization?
Amortization that occurs when loan payments fail to cover the interest due and the remaining amount of unpaid interest is added to the loan’s principal
What is a balloon payment?
Lump sum payment of any remaining principal amount at the end of a term mortgage or partially amortized loan
What is an adjustable rate mortgage?
Loan repayment method in which the interest rate fluctuates over the term of the loan
What is a teaser rate?
An initial rate stated in a promissory note for an ARM that is lower than the fully indexed rate