Ethics Flashcards
Ethics
The actions that we take and decisions we make that reflect that system of beliefs
Morality
An overall system of beliefs or values, which help us to decide between right and wrong, good and bad
Predatory Lending
Unsavory lending practices that are intended to strip wealth/income from unwary borrowers
Steering
When the borrower is encouraged by the lender towards a particular product that makes more sense for the lender’s waller than the borrower
Packing
Adding unwanted/ unrelated extras in the loan and having the borrower pay for it
Adding a Co-Signer
When the MLO is well aware the cosigner has no intention of paying any part of the mortgage. False impression that the borrower has the capacity to pay the loan
Reverse Redlining
Targeting vulnerable or underserved groups and possibly pushing a subprime products upon them for reasons other than credit quality
Contract Knavery
When the lender sneaks burdensome provisions into the loan contract without the borrowers knowledge
Unbundling
Charging fees more than once
Blockbusting
Persuading owners to sell property cheaply because of fear of people of another class.race moving into the neighborhood