Ethics
Mortgage Loan Origination Activities
Federal Mortgage-Related Laws
General Mortgage Knowledge
Uniform State Content
100

The practice of getting people to sell their homes at bargain prices by suggesting that certain ethnic groups are going to move into the area is nicknamed

Blockbusting

100

You and the borrower believe an Adjustable Rate Mortgage would be best for the borrower. What is the name of the booklet you are required to give?

CHARM Booklet

100

The maximum penalty for providing false information on a federally related loan

Up to $1 million fine and 30 years in prison

100

Monday through Saturday except legal public holidays

Business day

100

This is the minimum passing score on the NMLS exam.

75%

200

The practice of denying home financing in certain neighborhoods is called

Redlining

200

A borrower and a co-borrower are refinancing a home that they both occupy, at the closing who must receive a copy of the rescission disclosure?

Both borrowers

200

The Homeowners Protection Act states that when a loan-to-value falls below 78% PMI is to be:

Removed

200

This document creates a lien against the property.

Mortgage or Trust Deed

200

There are ____ questions on the NMLS exam

125

300

Guiding a loan applicant into a particular loan product that may have less favorable terms or conditions than an alternative product

Steering

300

On a refinance loan, if the loan is improperly closed and funded in one day with no three day rescission period, how long do the borrowers have to rescind the transaction?

3 years

300
This regulation forbids inquiring about child support/alimony income. 

Reg B/ ECOA

300

360/180 best describes this type of loan.

Balloon

300

After failing the NMLS test, there is a required waiting period of ___ days before retesting. 

30

400

This is an industry term for giving or accepting “anything of value” for the referral of mortgage business and is prohibited under RESPA Section 8.

Kickbacks

400

An applicant has been denied credit. How long does the lender have to get a letter of adverse action to him/her?

30 days

400

This law requires the lender to collect borrower information for first mortgages and home improvement loans

HMDA

400

PUD is the acronym for:

Planned Unit Development 

400

MLOs must complete at least this many hours of continuing education to meet the annual requirements. 

8

500

Considering the legislation of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Act (S.A.F.E. Act) of 2008, originating a loan for a family member or other blood relation is considered:

Legal and ethical

500

This type of loan requires an upfront mortgage insurance fee.

FHA

500

This agency regulates the Do Not Call List.

Federal Trade Commission 

500

This type of loan application requires a residual income analysis to be performed

VA Loan

500

Alexandra is a licensed mortgage loan originator, and she works for a licensed mortgage lender.

Alexandra also works part time as a mortgage loan originator at her friend's brokerage.

 Is Alexandra doing anything wrong?

Yes, Alexandra is working simultaneously for two companies, which is prohibited