Chapter 4 Flashcards

Explain truth in lending act and real estate settlement act, describe settlement charges, explain components of the loan estimate and closing disclosure forms

1
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Federal law in place to help buyers compare the loan fees and other charges

A

Truth in lending act

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2
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The truth in lending act is implemented by

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Regulation z

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3
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Regulation z applies to all loans secured by a residence but doesn’t apply to

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Commercial loans

Agricultural loans over $25,000

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4
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The provisions of reg z cover

A

Disclosure of costs
Right to rescind the transaction
Advertising offers
Non-compliance penalties

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5
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What is the penalty for violation of the advertising of reg z

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Twice the amount of the finance charge or a minimum of $100, up to a Max of $1000.
Also liable for court costs, attorney fees and any actual damages

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6
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Requires that the parties to certain transactions receive the correct figures pertaining to their closing costs

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Real estate settlement and procedures act

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7
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RESPA applies to purchases:

A

Residential property
Involving first or second mortgages
Financed by a federally related loan (VA, FHA, HUD)

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8
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RESPAS TRID rule applies to what type of purchases

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Any closed end loan secured by real property including unimproved property

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What items are comment for the buyer to pay

A
Mortgage recording fees.
Title insurance
Appraisal fees
Credit fees
Survey
Loan organization
Attorney fees
Homeowners insurance
Reserved deposited with the lender, such as insurance, taxes, assessments
Private mortgage insurance
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10
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What are items a seller usually pays

A

Brokers commission
Title fees
Fees for preparing deed
Attorney fees

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What do you call items that the seller has invited but have not been paid and how will they be handled on the settlement statement

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These items are paid on arrears. The buyer will get a credit and the seller will get a debit

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12
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When is the creditors generally required to provide the loan estimate

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Within 3 days of the receipt of the consumers loan application

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13
Q

Which of the following is not an item that a buyer usually pays for at closing?

Fee for clearing a title
Mortgage recording fees
Homeowners insurance
Title insurance policy

A

Fee for clearing a title

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14
Q

RESPA covers loans secured with a mortgage placed on which of the following?

Commercial property
Industrial property
A one to four family residential property
Property financed by the seller

A

A one to four family residential property

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15
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Amounts collected by the lender and held in a trust or. Impound account for future payment are called what

Advances
Impounds
Trust fund
Reserves

A

Reserves

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16
Q

Which of the following items are paid in arrears

Taxes and insurances
Rents and interest
Taxes and interest
Rents and insurance

A

Taxes and interest

17
Q

Which of the following statements best describes the term consummation as defined by reg z

The time that a consumer becomes contractually obligated on a credit transaction
The window of time a consumer has to accept or reject a credit transaction
The amount of time a mortgage loan is viable
Three business days prior to acceptance of the loan

A

The time that a consumer becomes contractually obligated on a credit transaction

18
Q

What does a demand feature mean in mortgage loan

Would not allow the lender to require early repayment
Would allow the lender to require early repayment
Would allow the borrower to make an early repayment with a penalty
Would allow the borrower to shorten the life of the loan by making double monthly payments

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A demand feature would allow the lender to require an early repayment