CMC Advanced Mortgage Products Questions and Answers

Question 1

A retired couple, both age 69, own their home valued at $600,000 outright.
They are seeking a way to access their home equity to supplement their fixed income without incurring a mandatory monthly mortgage payment.
Which mortgage product is specifically designed for this situation?

Accepted Answer

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)

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Shared Appreciation Mortgage

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Graduated Payment Mortgage

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Bridge Loan

Question 2

When underwriting a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loan for an investment property, what is the primary factor used for qualification?

Accepted Answer

The property's projected rental income compared to its debt obligations (PITI).

Answer

The borrower's personal debt-to-income ratio.

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The borrower's verified liquid assets and net worth.

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The credit score of the primary borrower.

Question 3

Which of the following is a common characteristic of a Non-Qualified Mortgage (Non-QM)?

Accepted Answer

It may use alternative documentation, such as 12 or 24 months of bank statements, to verify income.

Answer

It is guaranteed or insured by a federal government agency like FHA or VA.

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It strictly adheres to the CFPB's 43% debt-to-income (DTI) cap.

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It must avoid features like interest-only payments or balloon payments.

Question 4

A client is planning to build a new primary residence and wants to finance both the construction phase and the subsequent permanent mortgage with a single application and closing process. What type of financing would best achieve this goal?

Accepted Answer

A single-close construction-to-permanent loan.

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A second mortgage combined with a construction line of credit.

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A hard money loan for construction followed by a separate refinance.

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A blanket mortgage covering the lot and future construction.

Question 5

A mortgage underwriter is using an asset depletion method to qualify a borrower who has significant liquid assets but limited traditional income. How is the qualifying income typically calculated using this method?

Accepted Answer

By dividing the total eligible assets by a specified number of months (e.g., 240 or 360) to create a monthly income stream.

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By requiring the borrower to purchase an annuity with the assets before closing.

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By calculating the average monthly capital gains from the asset portfolio.

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By multiplying the total asset value by the current 10-year Treasury yield.

Question 6

A borrower has a 30-year mortgage with a 10-year interest-only (I-O) period. What is the most significant financial event that occurs at the end of the 10-year I-O period?

Accepted Answer

The loan is re-amortized, or 'recast,' over the remaining 20-year term, causing a substantial increase in the monthly payment.

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The loan's interest rate converts from fixed to adjustable.

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The loan must be fully paid off with a single balloon payment.

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The lender forgives 10% of the original principal balance.

A retired couple, both age 69, own their home valued at $600,000 outright.They are seeking a way to access their home equity to supplement their fixed income without incurring a mandatory monthly mortgage payment.Which mortgage product is specifically designed for this situation?

A retired couple, both age 69, own their home valued at $600,000 outright.
They are seeking a way to access their home equity to supplement their fixed income without incurring a mandatory monthly mortgage payment.
Which mortgage product is specifically designed for this situation?