Notes Flashcards
Most homes are bought with ___.
Borrowed money
Because of the ever-changing requirements of the secondary market, it is best for licensees to ___ before writing a sales contract.
Refer consumers to a lender to be pre-approved for a loan
The person who borrows money to buy a piece of property voluntarily gives the lender the right to ___ if the borrower fails to repay the loan.
Take the property
In a mortgage, debt is created through a(n) ___, which is a negotiable instrument.
Promissory note
___ are considered a “personal promise to pay” and “evidence of a debt.”
Promissory notes
The ___ is a contract that secures the repayment of the debt on a home loan by stating the terms under which the debt is to be repaid and what could happen if the debt is not repaid.
Mortgage
A basic principle of property law is that no one can convey more than ___.
they actually own
The owner of a fee simple estate can mortgage the ___.
fee simple interest
The owner of a leasehold or subleasehold can mortgage the ___.
Leasehold interest
The owner of a condominium unit can mortgage the ___.
Fee interest in the condominium
A mortgage loan creates a relationship between a(n) ___ and a(n) ___.
debtor
creditor
In a mortgage, the debtor agrees to pay or pledges to pay the ___ and ___ according to an agreed schedule
principal and interest
In a mortgage, the debtor agrees to offer ___ or ___ to the creditor if the loan is not repaid.
some property or collateral
Mortgage loans are ___ loans.
secured
What are the 2 parts of a mortgage?
1) The debt itself
2) Security for the debt
When a property is mortgaged, the owner must execute or sign what 2 separate instruments?
1) Promissory note stating the amount owed
2) Security document
In a mortgage, a borrower is required to pledge ___ as security (collateral) for the loan.
Specific real property
The right to ___ on the pledged property in the event a borrower defaults is contained in a security agreement such as a mortgage or deed of trust.
Foreclose
The right to foreclose on the pledged property in the event a borrower defaults is contained in a security agreement, such as a(n) ___ or a(n) ___.
Mortgage
Deed of trust
When the terms of the ___ is satisfied, the debt is discharged.
Promissory note
If the terms of the promissory note are not met, the lender may choose to ___ or ___.
Sue or foreclose
Most mortgages have interest in ___.
Arrears
Lenders can be ___ for making usurious loans
penalized
In IL, what is the legal limit imposed on the rate of interest that a lender may charge a borrower on a loan secured by real estate?
No legal limit specified
In IL, residential first mortgage loans made by federally chartered institutions, or loans made by lenders insured or guaranteed by federal agencies, are ___ from state interest regulations.
Exempt
In IL, residential first mortgage loans made by federally chartered institutions, or loans made by lenders insured or guaranteed by federal agencies, are subject to ___ in regards to interest regulations.
Federal limits
The federal government treats loan origination fees like ___ because they increase the lender’s yield.
Discount points
Loan origination fees are similar to discount points in the sense that they both increase the lender’s ___.
Yield
The IRS allows a buyer to deduct the loan origination fee. True or false?
True
The number of discount points depends on the difference between the ___ and the ___, and ___.
Interest rate and required investor yield
How long lender expects it will take borrower to pay off the loan
For borrowers, discount points are charged as ___ at the ___.
Prepaid interest
Closing
On a $100,000 loan, how much would 3 discount points be worth?
$3,000
Explanation:
$100,000 x 3% (or 0.03) = $3,000
If a house sells for $100,000, and the borrower seeks an $80,000 loan, how much would 3 discount points be worth?
$800
Explanation:
$80,000 x 3% (or 0.03) = $2,400
2,400 divided by 3 = 800
To determine how many points are charged on a loan, divide the ___ by the ___.
Total dollar amount of points by the amount of the loan
If a loan amount is $350,000 and the charge for points is $9,275, how many points are being charged?
2.65
Explanation:
$9,275 divided by $350,000 = 0.0265 or 2.65% or 2.65 points
Most mortgage loans are paid in ___ over a(n) ___.
Installment over a long period
Because most mortgage loans are paid in installments over a long period, the total ___ paid by the borrower may add up to more than the ___.
Interest paid
More than the principal amount of the loan
Because most mortgage loans are paid in installments over a long period, the total interest paid by the borrower may add up to ___ than the principal amount of the loan.
more
Lenders carefully calculate the total amount of ___ during the origination phase to determine the profitability of each loan.
Accrued interest
Lenders carefully calculate the total amount of accrued interest during the ___ to determine the profitability of each loan.
Origination phase
Lenders carefully calculate the total amount of accrued interest during the origination phase to determine the ___ of each loan.
profitability
Lenders may not charge prepayment penalties on mortgage loans that are insured or guaranteed by the ___ or on loans that have been sold to ___ or ___.
Federal government
Sold to Fannie mae or freddie mac
Lenders in IL are prohibited from charging a borrower a(n) ___ on a fixed-rate loan secured by real estate when the loan’s interest rate is greater than 8% per year.
Prepayment penalty
Lenders in IL are prohibited from charging a borrower a prepayment penalty on a fixed-rate loan secured by real estate when the loan’s interest rate is greater than ___% per year.
8%
Lenders in IL are prohibited from charging a borrower a prepayment penalty on a(n) ___ when the loan’s interest rate is greater than 8% per year.
fixed-rate loan secured by real estate
In IL, lenders can charge a prepayment penalty on a(n) ___.
Adjustable-rate loan
A note needs to be tied to either a(n) ___ or a(n) ___.
Mortgage or deed of trust
In IL, the note used to obtain money to purchase real property is usually secured by a(n) ___
Mortgage
The ___ or ___ clearly establishes that the property is security for a debt, identifies the lender and the borrower, and includes an accurate legal description of the property.
mortgage or deed of trust
The mortgage or deed of trust clearly establishes that the ___ is security for a debt, identifies the lender and the borrower, and includes an accurate legal description of the property.
property
The mortgage or deed of trust clearly establishes that the property is ___, identifies the lender and the borrower, and includes an accurate legal description of the property.
Security for debt
The mortgage or deed of trust clearly establishes that the property is security for a debt, identifies the ___ and the ___, and includes an accurate legal description of the property.
Lender and borrower
The mortgage or deed of trust clearly establishes that the property is security for a debt, identifies the lender and the borrower, and includes an accurate ___ of the property.
Legal descriotion
In states where ___ are generally preferred, foreclosure procedures are usually simpler and faster.
Deed of trust
In states where deed of trust is generally preferred, foreclosure procedures are usually ___ and ___ than mortgage loans.
simpler and faster
In IL, a deed of trust is treated like a(n) ___.
Mortgage
In IL, a deed of trust is subject to the same rules as a mortgage in regards to ___.
Forecosure
In IL, who holds the title to real estate in a deed of trust
The trustor (borrower)
Borrowers are required to pay ___ in accordance with the note’s terms, and payment of all ___ on the property.
Debt
Taxes
Borrowers are required to maintain adequate ___ to protect the lender if the property is destroyed or damaged.
Insurance
Borrowers are required to maintain adequate insurance to protect the ___ if the property is destroyed or damaged by fire, windstorm, or hazard
Lender
Borrowers are required to maintain adequate insurance to protect the lender if the property is destroyed or damaged by ___, ___, or ___.
Fire
Windstorm
Hazard
Borrowers are required to maintain the property in ___ at all times
good repair
If a borrower wishes to make any major alterations to their property, they must receive ___.
Lender authorization
Failure to pay debt on a mortgage can result in ___.
Borrower’s default
Failure to pay all real estate taxes on property can result in ___.
Borrower’s default
Failure to maintain adequate insurance to protect the lender if the property is destroyed can result in ___.
Borrower’s default
Failure to receive lender authorization before making any major alterations on the property can result in ___.
Borrower’s default
If a borrower ___, the lender has the right to foreclose.
Defaults
If a mortgage or deed of trust doesn’t have a(n) ___, the lender would have to sue the borrower every time a payment is overdue.
Acceleration clause
satisfaction of mortgage should be released in the ___ to show that the mortgage lien has been removed from the property.
public record
When real estate secured by a deed of trust has been repaid, the ___ must make a written request that the ___ convey the property back to the ___.
The beneficiary must make a written request that the trustee convey the property back to the grantor