National Finance

The Pickets are purchasing a home for $78,000 and the lender is giving them a 90% loan at 10% interest, plus a 2% loan origination fee. How much is the loan origination fee? A: $1,404 B: $1,560 C: $1,650 D: $7,020

A: $1,404

Which of the following describes a mortgage that requires principal and interest payments at regular intervals and calls for the liquidation of the debt by periodic installments until the debt is satisfied? A: Amortized loan B: Annuity loan C: Acceleration loan D: Assemblage loan

A: Amortized loan

Discrimination is prohibited in lending practices under _____________ A: ECOA. B: RESPA. C: Truth in Lending Act. D: FNMA.

A: ECOA.

In a repayment of a mortgage loan, which type of interest is used? A: Simple B: Discount C: Compound D: Floating

A: Simple

A buyer wants to take out an FHA loan. The broker should refer the buyer directly to ______________ A: any approved lending institution such as a bank or savings and loan association. B: an FHA appraiser in the area. C: the Federal Housing Administration office. D: the Federal National Mortgage Association.

A: any approved lending institution such as a bank or savings and loan association.

A mortgage broker _____________ A: arranges loans between borrowers and investors. B: is a lender. C: buys mortgages in the secondary mortgage market. D: buys mortgages and resells them at a profit.

A: arranges loans between borrowers and investors.

The maximum permissible "loan to value ratios" are _____________ A: based on sale price or appraised value, whichever is lower. B: not determined by federal statute in the case of FHA loans. C: based on the banker's competitive market analysis. D: fixed by law for conventional loans.

A: based on sale price or appraised value, whichever is lower.

When the amortized payment of a mortgage remains constant over the period of the loan but leaves an outstanding balance to be paid at the end, this payment is called: A: An escalation payment B: A balloon payment C: A satisfaction payment D: An acceleration payment

B: A balloon payment

The lender is not insured or guaranteed against a loss, by reason of the borrower's default in repayment, under which type of loan? A: FHA B: Conventional C: VA D: GI

B: Conventional

Who is the largest purchaser in the secondary market? A: Ginnie Mae B: Fannie Mae C: FHA D: Freddie Mac

B: Fannie Mae

An increase in the availability of money would lead to which effect? A: Interest rates would go up. B: Interest rates would go down. C: Interest rates would NOT be affected due to RESPA guidelines. D: Interest rates would NOT be affected due to TRUTH IN LENDING.

B: Interest rates would go down.

In an installment land contract, what type of title did the seller retain? A: Joint B: Legal C: Equitable D: Record

B: Legal

Under an FHA graduated payment mortgage, which of the following fluctuates over the term of the loan? A: Interest rate B: Monthly payments C: Finance charge D: Annual rate

B: Monthly payments

A buyer assumes the mortgage. How is the owner relieved of the liability? A: Subject to mortgage B: Novation C: Substitution D: Graduation

B: Novation

RESPA would prohibit which of the following acts? A: Steering B: Paying of kickbacks C: Blockbusting D: Redlining

B: Paying of kickbacks

In which of the following markets may a lender sell a loan that a mortgage banker has previously originated? A: Primary market B: Secondary market C: Mortgage market D: Consumer market

B: Secondary market

An impound or reserve account MOST benefits whom? A: The borrower B: The lender C: The trustee D: The trustor

B: The lender

Which of the following would usually occur in a sale-and-leaseback transaction? A: The seller gets a return on the purchase in the form of rental payments. B: The property is sold on the condition that the new owner lease it back to the seller at the time title passes. C: The buyer keeps capital in inventories rather than in realty. D: The rent that the seller pays is not income-tax deductible.

B: The property is sold on the condition that the new owner lease it back to the seller at the time title passes.

A buyer wanted to use a promissory note for consideration on the purchase of a property. Can he do this? A: Yes, the buyer can do as he wishes since he is making the contract. B: Yes, this is acceptable as long as the seller agrees. C: No, only money can be used for consideration. D: No, only the seller can write a promissory note.

B: Yes, this is acceptable as long as the seller agrees.

A borrower bought a $74,000 house with no down payment. The loan was probably ______________ A: a conventional insured loan. B: a VA loan. C: a FHA loan. D: a conventional loan.

B: a VA loan.

The clause in a trust deed or mortgage which permits the mortgagee to declare the entire unpaid sum due upon a default by a mortgagor is called a(n) ______________ A: judgment clause. B: acceleration clause. C: escalator clause. D: forfeiture clause.

B: acceleration clause.

Under Regulation Z, consummation is defined as the time when a consumer A: requests a loan application. B: becomes contractually obligated on a credit transaction. C: is within three days of closing a transaction. D: is given a completed Loan Estimate.

B: becomes contractually obligated on a credit transaction.

If advertised alone, which would be in violation of TRUTH IN LENDING? A: "FHA financing available" B: "Assumable loan" C: "No down payment required" D: "Easy financing terms"

C: "No down payment required"

On a $50,000 loan the borrower is required to pay 2 points. How much does the borrower have to pay the lender? A: $49,000.00 B: $50,000.00 C: $51,000.00 D: $52,000.00

C: $51,000.00

On an 8% straight term loan of $6,071 the borrower paid total interest of $1,700. What is the term of the loan? A: 30 months B: 36 months C: 42 months D: 48 months

C: 42 months

A house sold for $42,000. The buyer made a 20% down payment. Monthly interest on the loan was $252. What was the interest rate on the loan? A: 5% B: 7% C: 9% D: 11%

C: 9%

______ is the cost per thousand that is required to create the principal and interest payment necessary to pay off a loan. A: A rate B: A point C: A factor D: A power

C: A factor

A standardized yardstick expressing the true annual cost of borrowing is expressed as a/an A: ECOA B: Regulation Z C: APR D: RESPA

C: APR

Which of the following is considered a conventional loan? A: FHA insured B: VA guaranteed C: Commercial bank ARM loan D: FNMA mortgages

C: Commercial bank ARM loan

A home improvement company was negotiating with a home owner to add two rooms onto a home. The company agreed to take a second mortgage as long as the homeowner also included the rest of the property in the loan. The company and the homeowner agreed to a price and the company provided the necessary disclosure form on Monday and the homeowner signed the agreement at noon the following day. Assuming that the week had five business days, until what time could the homeowner rescind the loan? A: Tuesday, midnight B: Thursday, midnight C: Friday, midnight D: There is no rescission on a house.

C: Friday, midnight

If a single parent is applying for a real estate loan, when would the fact have to be revealed that part of the parent's income is from child support? A: When applying for a VA or FHA loan if the parent's income is less than $25,000 B: If more than 50% of the parent's income is non-wage sources C: If the parent was relying on the income for repayment of the loan D: This type of income never needs to be disclosed. It would be a violation of ECOA.

C: If the parent was relying on the income for repayment of the loan

An owner advertised "beautiful acreage only $5,000 down, owner will personally finance down payment." Would this be in violation of the Truth in Lending Act? A: Yes, acreage is not exempt from Reg Z. B: Yes, since a down payment was stated. C: No, owners are not covered by Reg. Z. D: No, brokers can advertise the down payment.

C: No, owners are not covered by Reg. Z.

Which transaction requires a securities' license? A: Leasing a commercial building B: Selling a commercial warehouse C: Selling shares in Fannie Mae D: Arranging a sale-leaseback on a commercial property

C: Selling shares in Fannie Mae

All of the following are true of conventional loans except what? A: They are made to the buyer without governmental insurance or guarantee. B: The policy requirements of the lenders are not uniform. C: The requirements to qualify are uniformly fixed by state law. D: They require a higher down payment than non-conventional loans.

C: The requirements to qualify are uniformly fixed by state law.

When the lender under a deed of trust required title insurance, who would be the most likely person to pay for it? A: The mortgagee B: The trustee C: The trustor D: The beneficiary

C: The trustor

A mortgage company makes a number of loans to be assembled into one package and sold to permanent investors. This process is an example of interim financing to the mortgage company and is called: A: Blanket financing B: Packing financing C: Warehousing D: Discounting

C: Warehousing

The discount points charged by a lender on a federal VA or FHA loan are a percentage of the ________________ A: sale price. B: appraised price. C: loan amount. D: down payment.

C: loan amount.

The seller under a land contract is called _____________ A: the grantor. B: the grantee. C: the vendor. D: the vendee.

C: the vendor.

Who is NOT an originator of primary loans? A: Savings and loans B: Credit unions C: Mortgage brokers D: FHA

D: FHA

Which of the following is true of a second mortgage? A: It has priority over a first mortgage. B: It cannot be used as a security instrument. C: It is not negotiable. D: It is usually issued at a higher rate of interest.

D: It is usually issued at a higher rate of interest.

The Smiths' purchased a residence for $75,000. They made a down payment of $15,000 and agreed to assume the seller's existing mortgage, which had a current balance of $23,000. The Smiths' financed the remaining $37,000 of the purchase price by executing a second mortgage whereby the seller became a mortgagee. This type of loan is called a A: Wraparound mortgage B: Package mortgage C: Balloon note D: Purchase money mortgage

D: Purchase money mortgage

The finance charges recorded on the Truth in Lending statements would include all of the following EXCEPT: A: Loan fees charged by the lender B: Insurance premiums for mortgage insurance payment C: Discount points and service fees D: Recording fees and title insurance premiums

D: Recording fees and title insurance premiums

In most states, by paying the debt after a foreclosure sale, the mortgagor has the right to regain the property. What is this right called? A: Equitable right of redemption B: Owner's right of redemption C: Vendee's right of redemption D: Statutory right of redemption

D: Statutory right of redemption

Effective October 1, 2015, the real estate industry has new requirements as specified in the A: HUD-1A Rules. B: TILT/RESPA Loan Disclosure (TRLD) Rule. C: Consumer Protection Rules (CPR). D: TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Rule.

D: TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Rule.

Why would a mortgagee (beneficiary) have an appraisal on the property? A: To make sure the buyer did not pay too much B: To determine the value of the property C: To protect the buyer from fraud D: To assure the property value is sufficient to cover the loan

D: To assure the property value is sufficient to cover the loan

An owner was selling his own home. Can he advertise the down payment? A: No, because it violates RESPA B: No, because it violates Regulation Z C: Yes, as long as it was listed with a broker D: Yes, because it was his own home

D: Yes, because it was his own home

The primary purpose of Truth in Lending is to _____________ A: control interest rates on behalf of the consumer. B: control the true costs to close a transaction. C: disclose the true costs of only an FHA loan. D: disclose the true costs of obtaining credit.

D: disclose the true costs of obtaining credit.

Usury MOST nearly means ______________ A: making loans without the benefit of co-signors. B: lending money at fluctuating interest rates. C: being capable of multiple usage. D: illegal interest.

D: illegal interest.

A VA loan may be granted for the purchase of a one-family to four-family if _________________ A: the veteran certifies the rent collected will equal the mortgage payments. B: the loan will be amortized for not more than 20 years. C: the down payment will be at least ten percent. D: the veteran agrees to live there.

D: the veteran agrees to live there.

The Loan Estimate must be delivered to an applicant A: at the time the loan request is first made. B: within three calendar days prior to closing. C: within three calendar days of loan application. D: within three business days of loan application.

D: within three business days of loan application.