Mlo Exam Flashcards
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in granting credit to people based on sex, age, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, or receipt of public assistance. Also called Regulation B.
ECOA
Application
The submission of a borrower‘s financial information in anticipation of a credit decision relating to a federally related mortgage loan which includes the borrower‘s name, monthly income, social security number to obtain a credit report, the property address and estimate of value, the loan amount.
Federal law dealing with granting of credit, access to credit information, rights of debtors, and responsibilities of creditors. Also called Regulation V.
FCRA
Federal law requiring institutional lenders with assets in excess of $10 million to file an annual report of all loans made during that year. Also called Regulation C.
HMDA
Part of Regulation Z Truth in Lending Act establishing disclosure requirements and prohibiting equity stripping and other abusive practices associated with high cost loans. Also called Section 32.
HOEPA
Required under RESPA; details a complete disclosure of all costs associated with a closing, showing what was paid, to whom, and for what. required to be given AT settlement.
HUD 1
RESPA
Federal law dealing with real estate closings; sets specific procedures and guidelines for disclosure of settlement costs. Lets homebuyers compare costs of services, requires specific statements/disclosures, prevents kickbacks, and limits escrows. Also known as Regulation X.
Conforming loan
Loans that meet Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac standards and which can be sold on the secondary market
Conventional loan
Loans not insured or guaranteed by a government entity.
LTV
The amount of money borrowed compared to the value or price of the property. Use appraisal or sale price, the lower one.
2-1 Buydown
A graduated payment buydown where the payments are subsidized for only two years, for example 2% the first year and 1.5% the second year.
3-2-1 Buydown
A graduated payment buydown where the payments are subsidized for three years, for example, 3% the first year, 2.5% the second year, and 2% the third year.
ARM Caps
Caps on interest rates and mortgage payments keep ARMs from growing out of control. If the ARM has a 2/6 cap (maximum 2% increase at any adjustment with a lifetime cap of 6% above the initial rate).
ARM Rate
Index Rate + Margin = Fully Indexed ARM Interest Rate
Housing Expense Ratio
A borrower’s housing expense ratio is the relationship of the borrower’s total monthly housing expense (principal, interest, taxes, and insurances) to gross monthly income, expressed as a percentage.
Total Housing Expense (PITI) ÷ Income = Ratio %