Flash Cards 1-500
What law deals with credit, APR, & advertising of consumer loans?
TILA/Regulation Z
Which regulation prohibits kickbacks?
RESPA/ Reg Z
Which regulation requires the lender to cancel PMI when the loan reaches 78% LTV?
HPA - Homeowners Protection Act
Which regulation prohibits fee splitting?
Reg X/ RESPA
“X” is the letter used to describe which Regulation?
RESPA
What type of mortgage requires a non-refundable funding fee?
VA loan
What is the provision in a mortgage enabling a lender to demand full repayment if the borrower DEFAULTS on the loan?
Acceleration clause
What is the provision in a mortgage enabling a lender to demand full repayment if the borrower TRANSFERS the loan?
Alienation Clause
What does CFPB stand for?
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
What two laws created the CFPB?
Dodd-Frank Act and Consumer Finance Protection Act
Which regulation is designed to help meet the Credit Needs of the communities in which it operates?
CRA - Community Reinvestment Act
Under ECOA rules and regulations, how many days does the borrower have to request a copy of an appraisal report if the application was denied?
90 days
Under ECOA rules and regulations, if an application for credit is denied, and if requested by the borrower - how many days does the lender have to provide a copy of an appraisal report?
30 days
If a loan application is approved, under ECOA rules and regulations, when must a copy of the appraisal be provided to the borrower?
3 business days prior to the loan closing
Conforming Loan follow guidelines of which regulators?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
RESPA is the acronym used to describe which Law?
Real Estate Settlements Procedure Act
Which regulation requires the lenders “Be Equal” when extending credit to borrowers?
ECOA/ Reg B
How old must a borrower be to qualify for a Reverse Mortgage?
62+
Which regulation has the primary function of preventing Identity Theft?
FACT Act
Which regulation has Section 114 Rules?
FACT Act
Which regulation requires the creditor to verify the Validity of any change of address received?
Section 114 of the FACT Act
What is the payment method used in a reverse mortgage tat allows the homeowners to receive a monthly check while living in the property?
Tenure Method
What is the fraud scheme where a borrower used someone else’s name to purchase the property, but that person WILL NOT be living in the property?
Straw Borrower
What type of lender “insures” mortgages?
FHA approved lenders
What type of lender “guarantees” mortgages?
VA and USDA approved lenders
What is the entity that loans money to fund purchases in rural areas?
USDA/ Department of Agriculture
What is the value remaining in the property after all liens and debts have been paid?
Equity
A borrower is refinancing his home. How much time does Reg Z give him to change his mind (rescind)?
3 business days
Which regulation established the 3-day right of rescission rule?
Reg Z/ TILA
Redlining is part of which Regulation/Law?
Fair Housing Act
Blockbusting is part of which Regulation/Law?
Fair Housing Act
Steering is part of which regulation/Law?
Fair Housing Act
Trying to convince a homeowner to sell his home by implying that another race/ethnicity is moving in the neighborhood is called?
Blockbusting/panic selling
Trying to convince a homeowner to purchase in a particular neighborhood based on his race, religion or ethnicity is called?
Steering
Refusing to make loans on a property in a certain neighborhood for discriminatory reasons is called?
Redlining
What does HOEPA stand for?
Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act
HOEPA Loans are part of which larger regulation?
Reg Z/TILA
High-cost Loans are part of which larger regulation?
TILA/ Reg Z
High Priced Loans are part of which larger regulation?
Reg Z/ TILA
Section 32 loans are part of which larger regulation?
Reg Z/ TILA
Section 35 loans are part of which larger regulation?
Reg Z/ TILA
MDIA Act is part of which larger regulation?
Reg Z/TILA
Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act is part of which larger regulation?
Reg Z/ TILA
What is another name for Annual Percentage Rate
Effective Rate
What is another name for Interest Rate?
Nominal Rate or Note Rate
PITI/Gross income =
Housing Expense Ratio (Front End Ratio)
(PITI + monthly debt)/Gross income =
Total Obligation Ratio (Back-End DTI)
How long must TILA disclosures be kept?
2 years
Loan estimate is 3 years
Closing Disclosure is 5 year
What is the maximum amount of time that Negative info can remain on a credit report?
7 years
What is the maximum amount of time that a bankruptcy can remain on a credit report?
10 years
Fastest way to remember the ability to repay?
MICE DOES
MICE Monthly mortgage Income assets Credit Employment
DOES DTI Other debts Expenses(taxes/Insurance) Simultaneous mortgage
Which law/regulation states
that a Bankruptcy can only
remain on your credit for a
MAX of 10 years?
FCRA – Fair Credit Reporting Act
Reg V
Which law/regulation states
that negative information can
only remain on your credit
for a MAX of 7 years?
FCRA - Fair Credit Reporting Act
Which law allows a consumer who has had her credit card used by an identity thief to place a credit freeze on her credit report?
FACT Act
Which law requires
creditors to TRUNCATE
debit and credit card info
on receipts?
FACT Act
Which regulation requires that loan officers must take measures to secure and dispose of (burn and/or shred) a borrower’s sensitive credit information?
FACT Act
Which regulation states that if a borrower is denied credit, he can receive a FREE copy of his credit report?
FCRA – Fair Credit
Reporting Act
REG V
Which regulation states that if
a borrower is unemployed, he
can receive a FREE copy of
his credit report?
FCRA – Fair Credit
Reporting Act – Reg V
Which regulation states that if a borrower is on SSI or Disability, he can receive a FREE copy of his credit report?
FCRA – Fair Credit
Reporting Act – Reg V
Which regulation states that if a borrower has been the victim of fraud, he can receive a FREE copy of his credit report?
FCRA – Fair Credit
Reporting Act – Reg V
Which regulation states that a borrower can receive a FREE copy of his credit report once a year (no reason or requirement necessary)?
FACT Act
During the loan process,
if you ask a borrower if
he is single…which law
are you violating?
ECOA
Which regulation states that the only correct way to ask about a borrower’s martial status is: are you married, unmarried or separated?
ECOA
Who is responsible for
providing the closing
disclosure to the
borrower?
Lender/Creditor
Who is responsible for
providing the closing
disclosure to the Seller?
Settlement Agent/Title Agent
Which regulation
requires the borrower to
receive the Loan
Estimate?
TILA
Which regulation
requires the borrower to
receive the Closing
Disclosure?
TILA
Which regulation requires
the borrower to receive the
Loan Estimate within 3
business days?
RESPA
Which regulation requires
the borrower to receive the
Closing Disclosure within
3 business days?
RESPA
As it relates to the loan
estimate – what is the
definition of a Business
day?
Any day that the Creditor’s office is open for business
According to TILA/REG Z – what is the definition of a Business day?
Any calendar day except for Sundays and Legal Holidays
During the loan process, where do you find HMDA government monitoring information?
Section X of the 1003
What does HMDA stand for?
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
What appraisal approach is used when appraising property that has been destroyed by a natural disaster?
Cost Approach or replacement cost approach
In the sales comparison
approach, how many
comps are required?
3 comps
What is another name for the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999?
Graham Leach Bliley Act
How many days does a CREDITOR have to notify a consumer of the status of a credit application (denied, approved, need more info)?
30 days
Which regulation states that a creditor has 30 days to notify a consumer of an
application approval or denial?
ECOA - Reg B
How many hours of Ethics is required to be taught in the 20hr Pre-licensing course?
3 hours
How many hours of Ethics is required to be taught in the 8hr Continuing Education course?
2 hours
How many hours of Federal Law is required to be taught in the 20hr
Pre-licensing course?
3 hours
How many hours of Federal Law is required to be taught in the 8hr Continuing Education course?
3 hours
A mortgage that includes
more than one parcel of
land is called what?
Blanket Mortgage
A mortgage that includes appliances such as a stove or refrigerator is
called what?
Package Mortgage
Which closing document itemizes the final closing cost and items paid in
connection with the loan for the borrower?
Final Closing Disclosure
Which law deals with APR and Advertising of credit terms?
TILA/ Reg Z
What is the official
name for the 3/7/3 rule?
MDIA - Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act
What regulation requires the lender to perform an escrow analysis?
RESPA - Reg X
Which law states that it is a
violation to discriminate
against a potential borrower
on public assistance?
ECOA
What two classes are protected under Fair Housing Act - but NOT under ECOA?
Disability and Familial Status
What three classes are protected under ECOA but NOT under Fair Housing?
Age, Marital Status, and Public Assistance
What is another name for
a non-conforming loan?
Jumbo Loan
What is another name for a Jumbo loan?
Non-Conforming Loan
The front Ratio for an
FHA loan is 31%… what
is the back ratio?
43%
The front Ratio for a
Conventional loan is
28%… what is the back
ratio?
36%
The Ratio for a VA loan is?
41%
What is another name for
the Bank Secrecy Act?
Anti-Money Laundering Act
What is another name for
the Anti-Money
Laundering Act?
Bank Secrecy Act
Which law requires banks (financial institutions) to keep records of deposits of $10,000 made in cash?
BSA/AML - Anti-Money Laundering
Act/Bank Secrecy Act
Which law requires MLOs to file
suspicion activity that might be a sign of tax evasion, money laundering, or other possible criminal activity exceeding $5,000?
Anti-Money Laundering Act
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA/AML)
If you fail the test, how long must you wait before retaking the exam?
Required 30-day waiting period before retaking a failed test
What does AUS stand for?
Automated Underwriting System
What does SAFE Act stand for?
Secure and Fair Enforcement Act
What does HERA stand for?
Housing and Economic Recovery Act
What does HPA stand for?
Homeowners’ Protection Act
What does GLBA stand for?
Graham Leach Bliley Act
What type of property is
covered under RESPA?
1-4 unit residential property
Which regulation allows lenders to OBTAIN information regarding a borrower’s ethnicity, to help identify possible discriminatory patterns?
HMDA - Regulation C
When can a borrower request cancellation of PMI?
When LTV Reaches 80%
When must the lender automatically cancel PMI?
When the LTV reaches 78%
What is the primary market?
Where borrowers/consumers
obtain mortgage loans
What is the secondary market?
Where lenders buy & sell loans from one another
Name the two
Government Sponsored
Enterprises (GSEs)?
Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC)
Which GSE is the
Federal National
Mortgage Association?
Fannie Mae
Which GSE is the Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Association?
Freddie Mac
TILA applies when credit is payable by written agreement in __ installments?
More than 4 installments
Which AUS system does Fannie Mae use?
Desktop Underwriter (DU)
Which AUS system does Freddie Mac use?
Loan Product Advisor (formerly Loan
Prospector)
How often must National DNC and
internal DNC list be updated?
Every 31 days and records must be
maintained for 24 months
An appraisal is valid for __ months?
An appraisal is valid for 6 months. It
must be re-certified if the appraisal will be 4 months (120 days) old or more at closing.
What is the penalty for
violating the DNC list?
$42,530 per call
Which regulation allows the borrower to sue for 3x’s the amount paid for title insurance?
RESPA (Section 9)
If money was collected, and a borrower rescinds, how long does escrow have to return the funds?
20 days
MLOs seeking to become licensed in other states or who seek to move from a bank to a non-bank lender will be allowed \_\_\_\_ days of transitional (temporary) authority.
These individuals are allowed to originate loans while completing any state-specific requirements for licensure such as education or testing for up to “120” days while they are applying to the state agency for their new license.
What is the only fee that can be collected prior to delivery of the Loan
Estimate?
Credit Report Fee
Once an individual is unlicensed for \_\_\_ years as an MLO, most states require that the individual retake the 20hrs of pre-licensing education in order to have his MLO license reinstated.
3 - 5, depending on the state
What law requires that the
equal housing lender
slogan and/or logo be
placed on all advertising?
Fair Housing Act
How long does a person have to sue for a violation under the Fair Housing Act?
1 year
Once unlicensed for __ years, the individual must retake and pass the
National Exam.
5
What is the site where you can receive a free copy of your credit report, according to the FACT Act?
AnnualCreditReport.com
The lender must provide the
borrower with a list of then
______ HUD approved
counselors.
10
What regulation is designed to protect consumer’s non-public information (NPI)
and how it can and cannot be shared?
GLB Act
Which law requires lenders to verify the date of birth, SS# and ethnicity of a person getting a loan in the United
States?
US Patriot Act
If you fail the test 3 times, what is the waiting period to retest?
180 days (6 months)
Under HMDA, how long must a lender keep the Loan Application Register (LAR)?
3 years
What day does your
license expire each year?
December 31st
What is the renewal period to keep your
license current?
Nov 1 - December 31
What are the two (2) types of mortgages
that require the homeowner meet
with a counselor – to ensure that they
understands how the program works.
Reverse mortgages & Higher-Priced (Section 35/HMLS) mortgages.
Which Act requires companies to give
consumers privacy notices?
Gramm-Leach-Bliley
Which act was implemented to promote
financial stability and to protect consumers from abusive practices?
Dodd Frank Act
What is RESPA Section 6 responsible for?
Mortgage Servicing
What is RESPA Section 8 responsible for?
Kickbacks, Fee Splitting & Unearned fees
What is RESPA Section 9 responsible for?
Title Insurance
What is RESPA Section 10 responsible for?
Escrow Accounts (Impounding/Reserve)
What is the max mortgage term (length) allowed for a mortgage to be classified
as a Qualified Mortgage?
30 years
Until the loan estimate has been delivered, what fee can a MLO charge?
Credit Report
Estimate of charges and terms for settlement services must be available for at least __ business days from the time the Loan Estimate is provided?
10
If a new (revised) Loan Estimate is
required because of a changed circumstance, it must be disclosed
and received by the borrower __ days prior to consummation of the loan?
Four (4) days!
The “initial” loan estimate is due at or “within” 3 days of the application.
A “revised” loan estimate is due “within” 3 days of the notice of change.
But in ALL CASES, it must be delivered four (4) days prior to consummation!
Because the soonest a loan can close (per the MDIA Act) is 7 days! (3 + 4 = 7)
Flood Insurance must be
purchased from the
__.
Flood Insurance must be purchased from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
The minimum amount of
flood insurance required
for a home in a flood
zone is $_______
$100,000
The max amount of flood
insurance required for a
home in a flood zone is
$_______
$250,000
The loan estimate must
be retained for how
long?
3 years
What does HMDA stand for?
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
What does NOV stand for?
Notice of Value
What does CRV stand for?
Certificate of Reasonable Value
What does the “R” stand
for in the acronym
NMLSR
Registry
What is a Mortgage Call Report (MCR)?
Quarterly Report required by MLO
Company and Mortgage Brokers
Loan originator organizations must keep
compensation records for how many years?
3 years
Mortgage companies must submit a residential loan origination activity report to the NMLSR every:
three months
Which Act specifically
prohibits blockbusting?
Fair Housing Act
What law protects homeowners from
foreclosure-prevention scams?
Mortgage Assistance
Relief Services
Which law requires financial institutions to keep detailed records of cash transactions exceeding $10,000 (withdrawing, depositing or transporting).
Bank Secrecy Act/ Anti-Money Laundering
What type of federal report is filed when
financial institutions detect suspicious activity?
Suspicious Activity Report
Which law requires businesses to print only the last five card numbers on a
credit card receipt?
FACT Act
What happens if the acceptable variance between the Loan Estimate
and the Closing Disclosure is exceeded?
The excess is refunded to the borrower within 60 days
A higher-priced home loan is one that has:
APR exceeds the average prime rate by at least: - 1.5% for first-lien mortgage - 2.5% for a first lien Jumbo loan, or - 3.5% for a subordinate mortgage lien.
What is the shortest time in which a mortgage purchase loan can close?
7 business days
Which law states that MLOs are required to report any suspicious activity exceeding $5,000 that may be a sign of tax evasion, money laundering, or other possible criminal activity.
BSA/AML Act
Denise reviewed her credit report and discovered a few discrepancies and would like to dispute them – once disputed, how long does the credit reporting agency have to respond to the dispute?
30 days
The Red Flags Rules are also known as:
Section 114 Rules under the FACT Act
What law requires ARM borrowers to receive the Consumer Handbook on
Adjustable Rate Mortgages?
TILA
Which law requires that the “Know Before You Owe” booklet be given
to the borrower?
RESPA
Lenders must maintain an escrow account for higher-priced (Section 35)
mortgages for a minimum of:
5 years
What is the Fannie Mae appraisal report form?
URAR - 1004 Form
What lien has the highest priority and is paid off first when a property is sold?
Property Tax
What document is assigned along with the mortgage?
Promissory note
What document is assigned along with the mortgage?
Promissory note
What term describes the process of a senior mortgage lien-holder voluntarily changing into a junior mortgage lien-holder?
Subordination
What term describes the process of a senior mortgage lien-holder voluntarily changing into a junior mortgage lien-holder?
Subordination
What does Ginnie Mae do?
Guarantees Ginnie-Mae mortgage-backed securities
Which law requires
lenders to train employees
to recognize the Red Flags
of identity theft?
FACT Act
Which law entitles a borrower to a copy of his appraisal report?
ECOA
According to the GLB Act, a person who completes a single transaction with a
creditor is known as a customer or a consumer?
Consumer
The lowest possible
interest rate for an ARM
loan is known as the:
Floor
If an applicant works 30 hours every week and is paid $25.00 per hour, what
is the applicant’s monthly income?
$3250.
$25/hr * 30 hours/wk * 52 weeks/yr / 12 months in a year
What law prohibits discrimination in the sale & lease of property?
Fair Housing Act
The term “20 basis points” expressed as a percentage is:
.2%
The late fee for a conventional loan is:
5% of the P&I
A funding fee is required for a:
VA loan
The mortgagee is the:
Lender
The mortgagee is the:
Lender
Who does Fannie Mae hold responsible for the quality of an appraisal?
Lender
Which law prohibits discrimination by lenders when extending credit?
ECOA
A property sold for $200,000 and was appraised at $180,000. The borrower received a loan for $150,000. What is the loan-to-value?
83.33%
150000/180000
How many days does a lender have to send an adverse action notice?
30
The enforcement of a lien is known as a:
Foreclosure
What minimum percentage of ownership
qualifies an individual as self-employed?
25%
Which law defines the right of rescission?
TILA
How long after the application date must
social security payments continue to be received in order to count as income?
3 years
Which clause in a mortgage allows a lender to increase the interest rate?
Escalation
A VA appraisal is known as a:
Certificate of Reasonable Value (CRV) or Notice of Value (NOV)