Mortgage Uniform State Content (USC) 4

Question 1

Under USC, which of the following best describes a 'bona fide discount point' in relation to loan origination compensation?

Accepted Answer

A point paid to permanently reduce the interest rate by a corresponding market rate amount

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Any fee labeled as a discount point regardless of rate reduction offered

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A point charged to cover the lender's origination costs

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A fee paid by the seller on behalf of the borrower

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios would be considered a violation of USC anti-fraud provisions?

Accepted Answer

Inflating an appraisal value on a borrower's application with their knowledge and consent

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Advising a borrower that their debt-to-income ratio is too high to qualify

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Explaining closing cost estimates that later change slightly at settlement

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Recommending a borrower pay down credit card balances to improve qualification

Question 3

Under the SAFE Act, which of the following individuals is exempt from state MLO licensure requirements?

Accepted Answer

An employee of a federally chartered bank who originates mortgage loans

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A real estate agent who occasionally helps buyers complete loan applications

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A mortgage broker who works independently with multiple lenders

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A loan officer at a state-chartered non-depository institution

Question 4

A borrower is applying for a loan and the MLO notices signs that the borrower's income documentation may be fraudulent. The MLO's ethical duty is to:

Accepted Answer

Refuse to proceed and report suspected fraud through appropriate channels

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Complete the application since fraud detection is the underwriter's job

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Proceed if the borrower insists the documents are genuine

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Ask the borrower to provide different documentation without reporting

Question 5

Under USC standards, the three-day waiting period for the Closing Disclosure (CD) under TRID can be waived by the borrower only when:

Accepted Answer

A bona fide personal financial emergency exists and is documented

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The borrower requests a faster closing and signs a waiver at any time

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The lender determines the borrower doesn't need extra time to review

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The loan amount exceeds $500,000

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the 'unique identifier' assigned to each MLO under the SAFE Act and USC requirements?

Accepted Answer

An NMLS ID number that must be disclosed on all loan documents and advertising

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A Social Security Number used only for background check purposes

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A state-assigned license number that changes when the MLO moves states

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A HUD-assigned number tied to each loan originated

Question 7

Under USC, what is the primary purpose of requiring MLOs to maintain errors and omissions (E&O) insurance or a surety bond?

Accepted Answer

To protect consumers and lenders from financial harm caused by the MLO's errors or misconduct

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To guarantee the MLO's loan originations will be approved

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To fund the state's mortgage regulatory operations

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To replace the need for criminal background checks