OR-STAT Flashcards
In which scenario would the applicant qualify for the veteran home loan program in Oregon?
* Rudy served in the navy for 6 months before she was injured on duty, honorably discharged, and now wants to buy a small single-family home to live in.
Since she served over 90 days, released under honorable conditions, and plans on buying a single family home, Rudy is the only one qualified for an Oregon VA loan.
- Dalton has served in the military for 40 years and has now been honorably discharged. He’d like to buy his fifth home for he and his to live in after retirement.
- Damian was in the marines for 9 years but was discharged due to bad conduct.
- Lucian was in the air force for 18 years before retiring and now wants to buy a duplex to manage and use as a rental.
* Rudy served in the navy for 6 months before she was injured on duty, honorably discharged, and now wants to buy a small single-family home to live in.
What’s one reason that buyers might need additional cash at closing for a short sale?
* Short sales don’t clear liens from the title, so buyers may have to pay debts at closing.
When a property is sold through a short sale, it hasn’t been through the lien-clearing process. In order to take possession of the title, buyers may have to first pay any debts or liens against the title.
- Interest rates are higher for short sale transactions.
- Mortgage origination fees are higher for short sale transactions.
* Short sales don’t clear liens from the title, so buyers may have to pay debts at closing. - Short sales include a commission premium for the listing agent.
Which survey system is also known as the public land survey system (PLSS)?
* Rectangular government survey
The rectangular government survey system is also known as the public land survey system (PLSS) and is regulated by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management.
- Address and zip code
- Lot and block
- Metes and bounds
* Rectangular government survey
What does CC&R stand for?
* Covenants, conditions, and restrictions
Covenants, conditions, and restrictions are there to codify contingencies, agreements, and limits regarding the use of a property.
- Carparks, curbs, and roadways
- Conditions, consideration, and reports
- Condominiums, cooperatives, and residential housing.
* Covenants, conditions, and restrictions
Ken, Barbie, and Skipper owned a property as a joint tenancy. When Skipper moved out of state, she sold her interest to Midge. Two years later, Ken died. How is the interest in the property divided?
* Barbie owns two-thirds, and Midge owns one-third.
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship, so Ken’s interest will pass to the other tenants. But because Midge bought in later than the others, she isn’t considered a joint tenant. Ken’s share will therefore pass entirely to Barbie.
- Barbie and Midge each own 50%.
- Barbie and Skipper each own 50%.
- Barbie, Midge, and Ken’s heirs each own one-third.
* Barbie owns two-thirds, and Midge owns one-third.
What type of interest involves the property ownership going back to the original owner at the end of the life estate?
* Reversionary interest
With reversionary interest, the estate reverts to the original owner at the end of the life estate if another person isn’t named as a remainderman.
- Dual ownership
- Pur autre vie
- Remainder interest
* Reversionary interest
When looking at a rectangular survey system map, where would Section 36 be located?
* The southeastern-most section of the township
The numbers on the grid start with Section 1 in the northeastern corner of the township, then follow a zigzag pattern, with Section 36 in the southeastern-most corner.
- The exact center of the township
- The northeastern-most section of the township
* The southeastern-most section of the township - The southwestern-most section of the township
Who defines construction lien procedures?
* States
Your state laws define the procedures for filing an enforceable mechanic’s lien
- Builders
- Consumers
- Lenders
* States
Which of the following may an owner place on the land when it’s sold to limit the use of the property?
* Deed restriction
An owner may place a deed restriction on a property to preserve the use of the property or to preserve the quality of the neighborhood?
- Charter
* Deed restriction - Lis pendens
- Subordination agreement
Which of the following describes a deed restriction?
* It can be placed on a single property, an entire subdivision, or a neighborhood.
A subdivision developer may place deed restrictions prior to offering properties for sale.
* It can be placed on a single property, an entire subdivision, or a neighborhood.
* It ensures compliance with zoning and public safety and preserves property value.
* It must be placed by the property owner within one year of purchasing the property.
* It’s limited to three years in duration.
Which of the following defines a subdivision?
* A tract of land divided into lots or plots and used for building purposes
A subdivision is a tract of land divided into lots or plots that are used for building purposes
- A map showing the location of districts throughout the municipality
- A survey of the social and economic statistics of the land
* A tract of land divided into lots or plots and used for building purposes - A transition area between uplands and aquatic habitats
Lisa and Geoff own 100 acres of undeveloped land in eastern Oregon. A wind energy company contacted them about using their property for wind turbines. What should the lease agreement include to protect all parties involved?
* Property location, parties using the property, statement of use, fees paid for use, and the defined unobstructed space requirement
The lease agreement should include the property location, how it will be used, and its space requirements.
- Property location, parties using the property, fees paid for use, and proof the wind turbines are registered with the local government
- Property location, parties using the property, statement of use, and proof the wind turbines are registered with the local government
* Property location, parties using the property, statement of use, fees paid for use, and the defined unobstructed space requirement - Property location, the defined unobstructed space requirement, and proof the wind turbines are registered with the local government
Which type of Oregon ownership includes unity of time, title, interest, possession, and marriage?
* Tenancy by the entirety
This is tenancy by the entirety. It’s similar to joint tenancy in that it has the right of survivorship and includes unity of time, title, interest, possession, but with marriage added
- Estate in severalty
- Joint tenancy
* Tenancy by the entirety - Tenancy in common
Which Oregon term refers to the rights of an owner of a property that touches a stream or river?
* Riparian
Riparian refers to the rights of an owner of a property that touches a stream or river.
- Accretion
- Littoral
- Prior appropriation
* Riparian
What type of Oregon ownership has the right of survivorship and requires that the co-owners be
married when they take title?
* Tenancy by entirety
Tenancy by entirety usually applies to married people and involves right of survivorship.
- Joint tenancy
- Tenancy at will
* Tenancy by entirety - Tenancy in common
When referring to private land use restrictions, fence height, additional structures, and architectural design are generally categorized under ______.
* Covenants
Fence height, additional structures, and architectural design typically would be categorized under covenants. (HOA restrictions are typically set up as covenants.
- Codes
- Conditions
- Contingencies
* Covenants
Where would Section 1 be located when looking at a rectangular government survey system map?
* The northeastern-most section of the township
The numbers on the grid start with Section 1 in the northeastern corner of the township, and then follow a zigzag pattern, with Section 36 in the southeastern most corner.
- The exact center of the township
* The northeastern-most section of the township - The southeastern-most section of the township
- The southwestern-most section of the township
What is a common title defect in Oregon that originated from the secondary mortgage market?
* Loans traded on the mortgage electronic registration system (MERS) resulted in questions of ownership.
Lenders had trouble exchanging loans on the secondary mortgage market.
- Boundary issues caused by lender error.
- Loans sold on the secondary mortgage market were more susceptible to forgeries.
* Loans traded on the mortgage electronic registration system (MERS) resulted in questions of ownership. - Title companies that worked in the secondary mortgage market missed liens on properties.
Mark purchased his home for $485,000. Last year, his assessment showed his property valued at $495,000. What is the maximum assessment allowed when the maximum is calculated using 103% of assessed value?
- $495,000
- $499,550
* $509,850 - $519,750
The last year’s assessment is multiplied by 103% to determine the maximum assessed value.
* $509,850
Which type of home can’t be classified as real property?
- Manufactured
* Mobile - Modular
- Panelized
Because a mobile home was built before HUD construction standards were implemented in 1976, this type of home isn’t eligible for classification as real property.
* Mobile
Why was the Oregon Trust Deed Act created?
- So lenders could buy and sell loans to each other without having to go through the
- recording process.
*So there would be no question about who was the beneficiary of a loan in the case of non-judicial foreclosure. - To allow buyers to purchase a property through a third party.
- To assist low-income families in affording a home.
The Oregon Trust Deed Act (OTDA) in the Oregon Revised Statutes requires lenders to record all deed of trust assignments before initiating non-judicial foreclosures.
* So there would be no question about who was the beneficiary of a loan in the case of non-judicial foreclosure.
The right to access navigable ponds, lakes, and other stationary bodies of water is called _________
rights.
- Homeownership
* Littoral - Mineral
- Riparian
Littoral rights are related to lakes and oceans. Remember that littoral and lake both start with L.
* Littoral
In which form of co-ownership is a person’s ownership inheritable?
- Joint tenancy
- Tenancy by the entirety
* Tenancy in common - Tenancy in severalty
With tenancy in common, if one owner dies, that person’s ownership is inheritable. It doesn’t automatically pass to the other owners as it would with joint tenancy
* Tenancy in common
Which of the following people or groups is not likely to be charged with discrimination related to a real estate transaction?
- Brokers
- Builders
* Buyers - Sellers
Anti-discrimination laws apply to brokers, owners, landlords, managers and operators, developers, homeowners associations, builders, insurance agents, and financial institutions
*Buyers