Florida Mortgage Intro Flashcards
the bill excludes who from individual licensure, so long as the individuals s an exclusive employee of a single mortgage broker or a mortgage lender?
in house processors
What type of processors need a license?
Contract (i.e., independent) loan processors
The Financial Services Commission was created within what department?
Department of Financial Services
Who appoints the commissioner of the Office of Financial Regulation and the commissioner of the Office of Insurance Regulation?
Financial Services Commission. The commission, which comprises the governor and Cabinet
licenses, examines and regulates non-depository financial services companies and other related industries in the State of Florida
Division of Finance
the Bureau of Finance Regulation does what?
conducts examinations of the books and records of mortgage brokers, mortgage brokerage businesses and mortgage lenders; consumer finance companies; retail installment sales finance companies to ensure compliance with the appropriate rules and statutes. The Bureau also processes complaints dealing with debt collection companies
This company conducts examinations of funds transmitters, payment instrument sellers, check cashers, foreign currency exchangers and payday lenders ?
Bureau of Money Transmitter Regulation
What Bureau approves, imposes licensing restrictions or denies licensure based on findings?
Bureau of Regulatory Review
What is the overall responsibility of Bureau of Regulatory Review ?
reviews applications and processes amendments and renewals for all entities and individuals (approximately 31 license types) regulated by the Division
What is this goal of he Florida Office of Financial Regulation?
To protect citizens and help maintain the growth of florida’s economy.
When must licensed loan originators, brokers and lenders will be required to
renew their license by >
December 31
an individual who is licensed under part II of this
chapter as a loan originator, who is an independent contractor for a mortgage broker or mortgage lender, and who engages only in loan processing.
Contract loan processor
an individual who is licensed under part II of this
chapter as a loan originator, who is an independent contractor for a mortgage broker or mortgage lender, and who engages only in loan processing is how
Contract loan processor
For a partnership show is the Control Person?
For a partnership, all general partners and limited or special partners that have contributed 10 percent or more or that have the right to receive, upon dissolution, 10 percent or more of the partnership’s capital
For a trustee show is the Control Person?
each trustee
For a Limited Liability Company show is the Control Person?
all elected managers and those members that have
contributed 10 percent or more or that have the right to receive, upon dissolution, 10 percent or more of the partnership’s capital.
What is the Financial audit report?
means a report prepared in connection with a financial audit that is conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards prescribed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants by a certified public accountant licensed to do business in the United States.
what is a depository institution, real estate investment trust, insurance company, real estate company, accredited investor as defined in 17 C.F.R. ss. 230.501 et seq., mortgage broker or mortgage lender licensed under this chapter, or other business entity that invests in mortgage loans?
Institutional Investor
A loan modification does not apply to what type of transaction?
Refinance
what is a loan Originator?
an individual who, directly or indirectly, solicits or offers to solicit a mortgage loan, accepts or offers to accept an application for a mortgage loan, negotiates or offers to negotiate the terms or conditions of a new or existing mortgage loan on behalf of a borrower or lender, or negotiates or offers to negotiate the sale of an existing mortgage loan to a noninstitutional investor for compensation or gain. The term includes an individual who is required to be licensed as a loan originator under the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008.
this is a means closing a mortgage loan in a person’s name, advancing funds, offering to advance funds, or making a commitment to advance funds to an applicant for a mortgage loan:
Making a mortgage loan
What is material Change?
means a change that would be important to a reasonable borrower in making a borrowing decision, and includes a change in the interest rate previously offered a borrower, a change in the type of loan offered to a borrower, or a change in fees to be charged to a borrower resulting in total fees greater than $100.
Who goes thru a means a person conducting loan originator activities through one or more licensed loan originators employed by the mortgage broker or as independent contractors to the mortgage broker.
Mortgage broker
what is a mortgage lender?
means a person making a mortgage loan or servicing a mortgage loan for others, or, for compensation or gain, directly or indirectly, selling or offering to sell a mortgage loan to a non-institutional investor.
What is a mortgage loan application?
means the submission of a borrower’s financial information in anticipation of a credit decision, which includes the borrower’s name, the borrower’s monthly income, the borrower’s social security number to obtain a credit report, the property address, an estimate of the value of the property, the mortgage loan amount sought, and any other information deemed necessary by the loan originator. An application may be in writing or electronically submitted, including a written record of an oral application.
What does office refer to ]?
the Office of Financial Regulation.
what is a Principal loan originator?
means the licensed loan originator in charge of, and responsible for, the operation of a mortgage lender or mortgage broker, including all of the activities of the mortgage lender’s or mortgage broker’s loan originators, in-house loan processors, and branch managers, whether employees or independent contractors.
what is a Principal loan originator?
means the licensed loan originator in charge of, and responsible for, the operation of a mortgage lender or mortgage broker, including all of the activities of the mortgage lender’s or mortgage broker’s loan originators, in-house loan processors, and branch managers, whether employees or independent contractors.
what is a Registered loan originator?
means a loan originator who is employed by a depository institution, by a subsidiary that is owned and controlled by a depository institution and regulated by a federal banking agency, or by an institution regulated by the Farm Credit Administration, and who is registered with and maintains a unique identifier through the registry.
what is a Registry?
means the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, which is the mortgage licensing system developed and maintained by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators for the licensing and registration of loan originators.
this means authorizing a mortgage lender to service a loan for
more than 4 months.
Servicing endorsement
Each branch office of a mortgage broker must be licensed under this section.
MORTGAGE BROKER BRANCH OFFICE LICENSE
When should a branch office renew their license?
must be renewed annually at the time of renewing the mortgage broker license under s. 494.00322. A nonrefundable branch renewal fee of $225 per branch office must be submitted at the time of renewal.
How often should should the requirements be maintained as a condition of licensure ?
continually
If a mortgage lender fails to satisfy the net worth requirements, the mortgage lender shall immediately cease taking any new mortgage loan applications. Thereafter, the mortgage lender shall have up to how many days which to satisfy the net worth requirements
60 days
f the licensee makes the office aware, prior to an examination, that the licensee no longer meets the net worth requirements, the mortgage lender shall have up to how many days to satisfy the net worth requirements or else the license will be relinquished and canceled?
120 days
f the licensee makes the office aware, prior to an examination, that the licensee no longer meets the net worth requirements, the mortgage lender shall have up to how many days to satisfy the net worth requirements or else the license will be relinquished and canceled?
120 days
All audited financial statements required by ss. 494.001-494.0077 must be prepared by an:
independent licensed certified public accountant.
A mortgage lender must obtain an __________ as of the date of the licensee’s fiscal year end, as disclosed to the office on the application or a subsequent amendment to the application. The mortgage lender shall submit a copy of the report to the office within 120 days after the end of the licensee’s fiscal year.
annual financial audit report
A mortgage lender must obtain an __________ as of the date of the licensee’s fiscal year end, as disclosed to the office on the application or a subsequent amendment to the application. The mortgage lender shall submit a copy of the report to the office within 120 days after the end of the licensee’s fiscal year.
annual financial audit report
How long should the office keep records after orignal date of entry
3 years
when will a lender be notified that an audited financial reports ?
120 notification from the end of the lenders fiscal year
when must a lender file a report when they change their fiscal year
18 months after previously submitted report
A high-cost home loan may not contain terms that require a borrower to pay a prepayment penalty for paying all or part of the loan principal before the date on which the payment is due, this must not be administer a____
Prepayment penalty
A prepayment penalty can be added to a high cont for up to the first 36 months if
- The borrower has also been offered a choice of another product without a prepayment penalty.
- The borrower has been given, at least 3 business days prior to the loan consummation, a written disclosure of the terms of the prepayment fee or penalty by the lender, including the benefit the borrower will receive for accepting the prepayment fee or penalty through either a reduced interest rate on the loan or reduced points or fees.
A prepayment penalty can be added to a high cont for up to the first 36 months if
- The borrower has also been offered a choice of another product without a prepayment penalty.
- The borrower has been given, at least 3 business days prior to the loan consummation, a written disclosure of the terms of the prepayment fee or penalty by the lender, including the benefit the borrower will receive for accepting the prepayment fee or penalty through either a reduced interest rate on the loan or reduced points or fees.
How long should advertisement samples be kept?
2 years
Lien theory refers to the concept that
the lender acquires only a lien on the property and the borrower retains both legal and equitable title unless a valid foreclosure occurs.
The Administrative Procedures Act is found in Chapter ____ of the Florida Statutes.
120
The Save Our Homes Amendment 10 benefit limits any increase in assessed value of properties with the Homestead Exemption to ____ or the Consumer Price Index change, whichever is less, in the second consecutive year the exemption is received
3%
Exceptions to the Save our homes amendment 10 includes
to that limitation include new additions or construction. Another exception occurs when ownership of a homestead property is changed in any way, affecting the homestead. Assessed value then returns to fair market (just) value in the year following the change.
According to the rules for classifying crimes set forth in 69V-40, any felony that involves fraud, dishonesty, or any other act of moral turpitude is considered
Class A
Any person who knowingly and willfully gives false information for the purpose of claiming the Amendment 1 Homestead Exemption is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to __________ in prison and/or a _________ fine.
1 year / $5, 000
In order to revoke or suspend a license, the Office of Financial Regulation must provide the licensee a
written notification of intent to issue a final order.
According to the Florida Statute Chapter 196.131, any person who knowingly and willfully gives false information for the purpose of claiming the Florida Homestead Exemption is guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison and/or a $5,000 fine.
Any person not exempt from licensing who acts as a mortgage loan originator in Florida without having obtained a license may be penalized for
each transaction of unlicensed operation as a separate violation.
In addressing a violation or alleged violation of Chapter 494 of Florida Statutes, the Office of Financial Regulation has the authority to perform any of these acts EXCEPT
Make an arrest
Identify which statement is NOT a purpose of consumer counseling programs.
establish penalties for creditors who use predatory lending methods
When a cancellation of a Loan modification occurs any payments after must be refunded within how many days ?
10 days
In order to become licensed under Chapter 494 Florida Statutes, a licensee’s legal name cannot include the word
National, United States, Federal
To qualify for the Florida Homestead Exemption,
a resident alien or green card is required if the permanent resident is not a U.S. citizen.
When a mortgage loan originator refers a borrower to a third party company for a required settlement service, the loan originator may charge
The mortgage loan originator is permitted to charge only the actual amount of the third party charge. RESPA rules prohibit payment for referrals and charging unearned fees for services.
Which language in an advertisement placed by a mortgage broker would NOT be prohibited?
5% APR available to qualified applicants!”
To be in compliance with Chapter 69O-124 rules and regulations, the Anti-Coercion disclosure form must be
A copy of the Anti-Coercion disclosure form must be signed by the borrower and retained by the lender. The disclosure form is not required to be part of the mortgage contract.
Annie is employed full-time as a registered mortgage loan originator with Trident Bank, which is regulated by the FDIC. In her role, she originates mostly commercial loans but does engage in making at least 10 residential loans in a calendar year. Is Annie required to become licensed as a mortgage loan originator under Chapter 494 regulations?
No, Annie is exempt from licensing requirements because she works for a bank that is regulated by a federal agency.