MLO Test Prep Flashcards
What would not appear on page 5 of the closing document?
DISCOUNT POINTS
page 5 contains TIP, finance charges, APR, total # of payments, disclosures
What is mortgage insurance on $250,000 with a multiplier of 0.65%?
$135.42
$250,000 x .0065 = $1625, $1625 / 12 = $135.42
When did the Homeowner’s Protection Act go into effect? (Before this, the government didn’t regulate PMI)
JULY 1999
HMDA
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
Regulation C
Sex, ethnicity, and race are collected
Section X of the 1003
Lenders are required to submit loan/application registers by March 1st of each year for HMDA reports.
TILA
Truth in Lending Act
Regulation Z
Section 32 - HOEPA, Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act. requires that all federally-related loan applicants receive a list of housing counselors that must be sent 3 business days after receiving the application. Also, late fees cannot exceed 4% of the past due payments and it prohibits the pyramiding of late fees.
Section 35 - HPMLs, Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans
Requires CHARM for Arms
TILA doesn’t apply to a larger than 4-unit property.
Deals with advertising
RESPA
Regulation X
Applies to all residential real estate loans. Excludes vacant land, 25 acres or more, commercial or business loans, the government, temporary financing (bridge)
Section 8 = no fees or kickbacks for referrals
Requires a copy of appraisal be given to the applicant promptly upon completion or at least 3 business days before the consummation of the transaction.
Requires the Mortgage Servicing Disclosure Statement
ECOA
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Regulation B
Prohibits asking a borrower’s childbearing intentions.
Requires to notify borrower of approval or denial within 30 days of completed application.
Requires Adverse Action Notice to disclose the reasons for denial or allow the borrower 60 days to request that information.
Gives consumer the right to receive a copy of the appraisal report on a dwelling that is to be used as collateral for a loan.
Mortgage late payments-how many months, and how many days for conventional
Late payments on a mortgage in the last 12 months can kill a deal. For conventional, if a borrower is 60 or more days late within 12 months, the UW will deny the loan.
How far back does an underwriter look at a borrower’s credit INQUIRIES?
90 days
What is considered a business day in regards to the Loan Estimate?
a business day is a day on which the lender’s offices are open to the public.
What do acquisition costs include?
Sales price + buyer’s closing costs - closing costs the seller pays.
DO NOT go off of the loan amount for this calculation.
How many years must closing disclosures be kept?
5 years
Who regulates the Do Not Call List?
The FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
What is not included in the APR?
Appraisal Fee
How many years in the past much appraisers analyze the transfer history of the property?
3 years.
Appraisers analyze the purchase contract, current listing, and recent prior sales for the past 3 years. They also research the subject’s transfers from 3 years prior to the effective date of the appraisal.
What type of mortgage is a wrap around mortgage?
A second mortgage.
The lender assumes payments on the borrower’s low interest 1st mortgage and lends additional funds.
FHA
Fair Housing Act
Prohibits discrimination of race, color, religion, handicap, sex, familial status or national origin.
What tolerance fee does Title Insurance fall under?
10% cumulative tolerance fee
What tolerance fee do Origination, Underwriting and Processing fees fall under?
zero-tolerance fee
These are all compensation to the lender
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act falls under the control of what agency?
What type of property does it not apply to?
CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
Doesn’t apply to property > 25 acres, vacant land, commercial or business loans, the government, temporary financing like bridge loans.
GSE
Government Sponsored Entity
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Minimum down payment on a conventional loan.
3%
Which market buys closed mortgage loans?
SECONDARY MARKET
purchases mortgage backed securities and servicing rights after the loan has been closed.
TRID
TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule
Requires disclosure of all fees including discount points on the LE and CD.
Regulates the fees that can be rounded on the LE.
VOR
Verification of Rent
Who sets the margin on an ARM?
THE LENDER
Where do funds for an FHA come from?
approved FHA lenders
What government agency guarantees VA loans?
The Department of Veterans Affairs
What % of business ownership requires a borrower to submit personal and business tax returns?
25% or more
If a borrower is not allowed to shop for a service and not allowed to pick from a list of settlement service providers, what type of fee tolerance is this?
Zero-tolerance fee
cannot change from the LE to the CD