FREE CMP Mortgage Loan Origination & Processing Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of a mortgage loan processor?

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Verifying documentation and preparing files for underwriting

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Setting interest rates

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Providing investment advice

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Selling insurance policies

Question 2

Which document shows a borrower’s financial ability to repay a loan?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA)

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Loan estimate

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Title report

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Home inspection report

Question 3

What is the purpose of the loan estimate form?

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To disclose loan terms and costs

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To verify employment

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To report income to the IRS

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To authorize a property appraisal

Question 4

What is the main role of underwriting in mortgage processing?

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Assessing risk and loan eligibility

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Scheduling closings

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Collecting signatures

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Filing tax documents

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a red flag in the loan file?

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Conflicting social security numbers

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Consistent employment history

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Matching income documents

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Timely submitted application

Question 6

What must happen before a loan is cleared to close?

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All underwriting conditions are satisfied

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The borrower selects a moving date

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The loan processor orders new documents

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The appraisal is waived

Question 7

What is the function of a title search?

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To uncover title defects or encumbrances

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To determine the home’s market value

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To list previous owners

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To appraise the home

Question 8

What document does the closing disclosure replace?

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HUD-1 Settlement Statement

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Loan estimate

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Loan application

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Credit report

Question 9

Which of the following is the most accurate description of pre-qualification?

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An informal estimate of borrowing potential

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A guaranteed loan approval

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A formal underwriting review

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A closing appointment