Mortgage General Mortgage Knowledge Questions and Answers

Question 1

A borrower is purchasing a home for $350,000 and the property appraises for $360,000. They are making a down payment of $70,000. What is the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for this transaction?

Accepted Answer

80%

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77.8%

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82.3%

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75%

Question 2

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a Qualified Mortgage (QM)?

Accepted Answer

The borrower's total debt-to-income (DTI) ratio generally cannot exceed 43%.

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It allows for interest-only payments for the first five years.

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The loan term can extend up to 40 years.

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Points and fees are not restricted.

Question 3

A first-time homebuyer is using an FHA loan and makes a down payment of 3.5%. How long will they be required to pay the annual Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP)?

Accepted Answer

For the entire duration of the loan term

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Until the loan-to-value ratio reaches 80%

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For the first 5 years of the loan

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Until the loan-to-value ratio reaches 78%

Question 4

Under Regulation X, which implements RESPA, a mortgage servicer is prohibited from 'force-placing' insurance unless certain conditions are met. What is force-placed insurance?

Accepted Answer

Hazard insurance obtained by a servicer on behalf of the borrower when the borrower's own policy has lapsed.

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A life insurance policy that the lender requires the borrower to purchase.

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An additional title insurance policy purchased by the servicer after closing.

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A secondary flood insurance policy for properties not in a designated flood zone.

Question 5

A veteran is using their VA loan benefit for the second time to purchase a home with no down payment. Which of the following statements regarding the VA funding fee is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The funding fee percentage for a subsequent use with no down payment is typically higher than for a first-time use.

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The funding fee is waived for all subsequent uses of the VA loan.

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The funding fee is a fixed percentage regardless of prior use or down payment.

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The funding fee is not required if the veteran is on active duty.

Question 6

What is the minimum down payment requirement for a standard conventional loan conforming to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines for a first-time homebuyer?

Accepted Answer

3%

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5%

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10%

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