Safe Math
TILA
USC
Non-Conventional
Conventional
100

 Tasha is paid bi-weekly at a rate of $2943.40 per pay period. What is Tasha’s GMI?

Answer: $6377.37 

($2943.40 X 26) / 12 = ANSWER 

100

What is the purpose of TILA?

Answer: TILAs purpose provides borrowers with information needed to make an informed decision about consumer credit

100

What does the NMLS stand for?

Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry

100

What forms are specific to a VA loan?

DD-214, Certificate of  Eligibility (COE), and Leave and Earning Statement (LES)

100

How is a jumbo loan different from a super conforming loan?

A jumbo loan exceeds the loan limits set by the FHFA for a Conventional Conforming loan and is in a NORMAL priced area; whereas, a super conforming loan will exceed the loan limits set by the FHFA for a Conventional Conforming loan, but it meets the other qualifications of a conforming loan and is in a HIGHER cost area such as Hawaii

200

Damon is currently as a mechanic and is paid $1200 each week. He currently has one credit card with a monthly payment of $300. What is Damon’s GMI?

 Answer: $5,200 

($1200 x 52) /12 = ANSWER 

200

List out the APR thresholds for a HPML loan.

  • Greater than or equal to 1.5% on a first lien mortgage
  • Greater than or equal to 2.5% on a first lien jumbo
  •  Greater than or equal to 3.5% on a subordinate lien
200

Who fills out the MU4?

The MLO

200

Describe how long a borrower will need to pay MIP on an FHA loan.

  • If a borrower has an LTV of 90% or less at closing (meaning that they are putting at least 10% down) they will pay MIP for 11 years. 
  • If a borrower has an LTV of 90% or greater at closing (meaning they put less than 10% down) they will pay MIP for the entire life of the loan.  
200

What disclosure comes from HPA and what does it tell the borrower?

Notice of Right to Cancel PMI and it informs the borrower that they may request that PMI be removed at 80% LTV if certain stipulations are met, or they may wait until 78% LTV for it to be automatically removed.

300

Katya is paid bi-weekly at a rate of $2,269. She has a PITI payment of $864, a VISA payment of $260, and a Student Loan payment of $250. What is her back-end ratio?  

Answer: 28% 

GMI = ($2,269 x 26) /12 = $4,916.17 

DTI = ($864 + $260 + $250) / $4916.17 = ANSWER 

300

What are the 3 ways that a loan can become a Section 32 loan under TILA? What are all the names for this type of loan?

-Points and fees exceeding 5% for a loan amount of $22,052 or higher

-APR versus APOR thresholds

-Prepayment penalties exceeding 36 months in length or 2% of the principal balance

300

What is the State authority responsible for setting each year?

Surety bond, net worth, and state fund requirements

300

What AUS does FHA use?

TOTAL

300

What disclosure is required by HPA for conventional borrows with less than 20% down?

Notice of Right to Cancel PMI

400

What would the CLTV be for a purchase transaction where the listing price of the home is $275,000, the appraised value is $270,000, the buyer is applying for a 1st mortgage in the amount of $174,500 and the seller is providing a purchase money second mortgage in the amount of $22,500?

Answer: 73%

400

List out the 8 Considerations of Ability to Repay.

  • Income and Assets
  • Employment
  • The amount of their new monthly mortgage payment
  • Other mortgage payments
  • Monthly mortgage-related obligations
  • Current debt obligations
  • DTI and residual income
  • Credit history 
400

What two entities created the NMLS?

AARMR and CSBS

400

What is the down payment requirement for an FHA borrower with a credit score 500-579?

10%
400

What are the 4 most commonly used indices for adjustments on an ARM?

  • LIBOR: London Interbank Offered Rate
  • T-BILL: United States Treasury Bill
  • COFI: Cost of Funds Index AKA The 11th District
  • SOFR: Secured Overnight Financing Rate
500

Margaret and Anthony are in the process of selling their house and upgrading to a larger home to accommodate

for their growing family. With the sale of their home, they will need to pay off their existing mortgage, and make

sure they are paying their portion of property taxes. Their home was appraised for $276,000 and their loan balance

is currently at $178,000. They have a 4.5% interest rate. Their annual HOI cost is $1,050, and their annual property taxes are $2,108. With their new home, their property taxes will increase to $2,402 per year. Their payoff date will be March 14, 2021. What is Margaret and Anthony’s per diem interest? What is Margaret and Anthony’s payoff amount?  

Answer: $22.25

Answer: $179,624.25

500

List the sections of TILA and briefly describe their purpose.

  • Section 19: Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act
  • This section requires specific timing on the delivery of credit-related disclosures to borrowers and it requires specific waiting periods between the delivery of disclosures and closing
  • Section 23: The Right of Recission
  • Allows a consumer to back out of a reverse or refinance mortgage on a primary residence after closing but before consummation
  • Section 32: Home Ownership Protection Act
  • Protects borrowers receiving high cost loans by putting some restrictions and requirements in place
  • Section 35: Higher Priced Mortgage Loans
  • Protects borrowers receiving higher priced loans by putting some requirements in place
  • Section 36: Mortgage Loan Origination
  • This section defines permissible ways for an MLO to be paid and also contains TILA’s servicing components
  • Section 42: Valuation Independence
  • This section outlines how an appraisal must be completed without bias or outside influence ---- Section 43: Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgages
  • ATR: Set standards for measuring how able a borrower will be to repay

QM: Loans must meet certain standards to be sold on the secondary market

500

What is a loan originator with temporary authority?

Certain loan originators have temporary authority to act as LO’s in a state for a limited period of time while applying for a state license in that state.

500

What is the standard entitlement on a VA loan up to $144,000?

$36,000

500

List the Automated Underwriting Systems and tell who uses each one.

  • DO/DU: Desktop Originator/Desktop Underwriter used by Fannie Mae
  • LPA: Loan Product Advisor used by Freddie Mac
  • TOTAL: Technology Open to Approved Lenders used by FHA and VA
  • GUS : Guaranteed Underwriting System used by USDA