SAFE Financial Analysis & Loan Documentation 3

Question 1

Which income type is typically averaged over 24 months when qualifying a borrower for a mortgage?

Accepted Answer

Bonus and overtime income

Answer

Bonus and overtime income is averaged over 24 months because it is variable and may not continue at the same level.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the 4506-C form in the mortgage process?

Accepted Answer

To request IRS tax transcripts to verify borrower income

Answer

Form 4506-C (formerly 4506-T) authorizes the IRS to release tax transcripts directly to the lender for income verification.

Question 3

A borrower's pay stub shows year-to-date earnings of $52,000 through October. What is their calculated monthly income?

Accepted Answer

$5,777

Answer

$52,000 divided by 10 months (January through October) equals $5,200 per month — wait, that is $5,200; however dividing by 9 months yields $5,777 — YTD through end of October = 10 months, so $52,000 / 10 = $5,200.

Question 4

Under the Ability-to-Repay (ATR) rule, what must a lender verify before originating a mortgage?

Accepted Answer

That the borrower has the reasonable ability to repay the loan based on documented income and assets

Answer

The ATR rule requires lenders to make a reasonable, good-faith determination that a borrower can repay the loan based on verified income, assets, and obligations.

Question 5

What does 'seasoned funds' mean in the context of mortgage documentation?

Accepted Answer

Funds that have been in the borrower's account for a minimum period, typically 60 days

Answer

Seasoned funds are those that have been in the borrower's account long enough (typically 60 days) that their origin does not need to be explained.

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SAFE Financial Analysis & Loan Documentation 3