CMA Mortgage Products & Loan Types

Question 1

What is a fixed-rate mortgage?

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The interest rate is fixed and remains the same

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The interest rate changes periodically.

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The loan payments are variable.

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The loan is for a short term only.

Question 2

What is an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)?

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The interest rate adjusts periodically

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The interest rate remains fixed.

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The loan is interest-only for the entire term.

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The loan has no monthly payments.

Question 3

What is a conventional mortgage?

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It is a loan offered by private lenders

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It is a loan backed by the government.

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It has no down payment.

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It is the same as an FHA loan.

Question 4

What is an FHA loan?

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A government-insured loan with low down payment requirements

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A loan for first-time homebuyers.

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A loan with no credit requirements.

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A loan that does not require mortgage insurance.

Question 5

What is a VA loan?

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A loan for military personnel with no down payment

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A government-backed loan with a 20% down payment.

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A conventional loan with low-interest rates.

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A loan with interest rates set by the lender.

Question 6

What is a jumbo loan?

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A loan exceeding the conforming loan limit

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A loan that is not subject to any limits.

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A loan for first-time homebuyers only.

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A loan guaranteed by the federal government.

Question 7

What is the purpose of mortgage insurance?

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To protect the lender in case of default

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To protect the borrower from losing their home.

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To cover the closing costs.

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To reduce the mortgage interest rate.

Question 8

What is the benefit of a bi-weekly mortgage payment plan?

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It reduces the total interest paid over the life of the loan

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It increases the monthly payment amount.

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It allows for variable interest rates.

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It makes monthly payments more affordable.

Question 9

What is the difference between a home equity loan and a home equity line of credit (HELOC)?

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A home equity loan is a lump sum, while a HELOC is a revolving credit line

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A home equity loan is for home improvements only.

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A HELOC has fixed payments, while a home equity loan has variable payments.

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A HELOC is for first-time homebuyers.