Missouri Compliance Flashcards
Besides what falls under ECOA, what else does Missouri law account for in terms of discrimination?
Illegal to deny a residential real estate loan because of national origin of persons living in the vicinity of the residential real estate; additionally, one cannot deny a loan based on the specific geographic location of the real estate or the age
“Adequate staffing”
At least one supervised mortgage loan originator plus such staff as needed to administer all necessary tasks
What must be included in a rate-lock fee?
- The expiration date of the fee agreement
- The amount of the loan
- The maximum interest rate and maximum points
- The term of the loan
- The lender is able to perform under the terms
When can a rate-lock fee not be refunded?
- The borrower withdrew the application
- The borrower made a material misrepresentation in the application
- The borrower failed to provide necessary docs after docs were timely requested
When can brokers not charge a fee for a rate-lock fee agreement?
When the broker is not a lender
What is the interest rate that creditors can receive when no other rate is agreed upon?
9% per year
What is the max interest rate that can be agreed on and charged in a loan transaction?
10% per year
When will the Director determine the market rate for the next quarter?
On or before the 20th day of the last month of each calendar quarter
In lieu of the rate of interest provisions, what can parties agree upon?
In writing, to a fee of $10 on any loan
PArties may agree in writing to any rate of interest, fees, or other terms in relation to what?
- A loan to a corporation, LLC, etc
- Business loan of $5k or more
- Real estate loan secured for ag. purposes
When does charging prepayment penalties become prohibited?
After the first five years of the loan
What is the threshold for prepayment penalties?
It cannot exceed 2% of the balance at the time of prepayment
In regards to points, lenders are prohibited from charging or receiving what?
Any points or other fees beyond insurance, a 1% origination fee, and bona fide third-party expenses paid to a non-affiliated entity for services provided
What may lenders charge a fee for when it comes to loans for construction, repair, or improvement of a residential real estate property??
1% for inspection and disbursement of loan proceeds to third parties
If a borrower is charged any points and fees in excess, what are they entitled to recover? What is the statue of limitations for such an action?
Recover twice the amount paid, plus costs of the suit and reasonable attorney’s fees; five years from the date of the excess payment
If a loan broker collects advance fees, what is the violation considered?
A Class A misdemeanor
When shall a notice of default be sent to a borrower?
When the borrower has been in default for ten days and they have not voluntarily surrendered possession of the collateral
What must be included on a Notice of Default?
- Name, address, and telephone number of lender
- Brief ID of the transaction
- Right to cure the default
- Amount of payment
- Date due to cure the default
If an escrow account is used, how quickly from receipt of funds must they be placed?
Within five days