Mortgage Mortgage Loan Origination Process Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is the significance of the debt-to-income (DTI) ratio calculated during loan origination?

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It measures the borrower's total monthly debt payments relative to gross monthly income

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It determines the property tax rate for the subject property

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It sets the maximum loan-to-value ratio allowed

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It calculates the required homeowners insurance premium

Question 2

Which of the following would most likely cause a mortgage application to be sent back to the borrower for additional documentation during processing?

Accepted Answer

A large unexplained deposit appears in the borrower's bank statements

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The borrower has a high credit score above 780

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The property is located in a well-established neighborhood

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The borrower has been employed at the same company for ten years

Question 3

What is the purpose of an appraisal management company (AMC) in the loan origination process?

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To act as an independent intermediary that orders and manages property appraisals

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To provide legal representation for the borrower at closing

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To underwrite the loan on behalf of the lender

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To sell the closed loan on the secondary market

Question 4

When does a rate lock typically expire if the loan does not close within the agreed-upon period?

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At the end of the rate lock period, usually 30 to 60 days from the lock date

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Rate locks never expire once established

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Only when the Federal Reserve changes the benchmark rate

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At the borrower's next birthday

Question 5

What is the 'clear to close' designation in the mortgage origination process?

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The underwriter has verified all conditions are met and the loan is approved for closing

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The borrower has decided to withdraw their application

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The real estate agent has completed the final walkthrough

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The title company has filed the deed with the county

Question 6

Which party is responsible for ordering the flood zone determination during loan origination?

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The lender or loan servicer

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The borrower's real estate agent

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The local zoning board

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The homeowners association