NC Real Estate - Financing

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Under an installment contract, the title to the property is held by the a. vendor. b. vendee. c. trustor. d. trustee.: a
Charging more interest than is legally allowed is known as a. escheat. b. usury. c. a deficiency. d. an estoppel.: b
A mortgagor is the one who a. gives the mortgage. b. holds the mortgage. c. provides the mortgage funds. d. forecloses on the mortgage.: a
A promissory note a. may not be executed in connection with a real estate loan. b. is an agreement to perform or not to perform certain acts. c. is the primary evidence of a debt. d. is a guarantee by a government agency.: c
A land contract provides for the a. sale of unimproved land only. b. sale of real property under an option agreement. c. conveyance of legal title at a future date. d. immediate transfer of reversionary rights.: c
The finance fee charged by the lender to make the loan is a(n) a. prepayment penalty. b. advance interest payment. c. loan origination fee. d. prepayment of mortgage insurance.: c
W has just purchased his first home with a fixed-rate loan. The interest he will pay over the life of the loan is a. simple interest. b. compound interest. c. prepaid interest. d. discounted interest.: c
The amount of a loan expressed as a percentage of the value of the real estate offered as collateral is the a. amortization ratio. b. loan-to-value ratio. c. debt-to-equity ratio. d. capital-use ratio.: b
If the amount realized at a sheriff's sale as part of a mortgage foreclosure is more than the amount of the indebtedness and expenses, then the excess belongs to a. the mortgagor. b. the mortgagee. c. the sheriff's office. d. the county.: a
The purpose of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is to a. see that buyers do not borrow more money than they can repay. b. make real estate brokers more responsive to the needs of buyers. c. help sellers know how much money is required to: d
L has just made the final payment on her home mortgage to her lender. There will still be a lien on her property until the lender records a(n) a. satisfaction of mortgage. b. reconveyance of mortgage. c. alienation of mortgage. d. reversion of mortgage.: a
An existing mortgage loan can have its lien priority lowered through the use of a(n) a. hypothecation agreement. b. satisfaction of mortgage. c. subordination agreement d. reconveyance of mortgage.: c
If the quarterly interest at 10-1/2 percent is $3,150, the principal amount of the loan is a. $30,000 b. $60,000 c. $90,000 d. $120,000: d
If a property sold as a mortgage foreclosure does not sell for an amount sufficient to satisfy the outstanding mortgage debt, the mortgagor may be responsible for a. a default judgment. b. a deficiency judgment. c. liquidated damages. d. punitive damages: b
The clause in a trust deed or mortgage that permits the lender to declare the entire unpaid balance immediately due and payable upon default is the a. judgment clause. b. escalator clause. c. forfeiture clause. d. acceleration clause.: d
A building was sold for $115,000. Earnest money in the amount of $15,000 was deposited in escrow, and the buyer obtained a new loan for the balance of the purchase price. The lender charged two discount points on the loan. What was the total amount of ca: c
When a mortgage loan has been paid in full, it is important for the borrower to be sure that a. the paid note is placed in a safe deposit box. b. he or she obtains a deed of partial reconveyance. c. the paid mortgage is returned to the lender. d. a satis: d
A deed of trust differs from a mortgage in all of the following ways EXCEPT the a. number of parties involved in the loan. b. obligation of the borrower to repay the funds. c. redemption rights allowed after foreclosure. d. time period permitted to cure: b
A person who assumes an existing mortgage loan is a. not personally liable for the repayment of the debt. b. not in danger of losing the property by default. c. personally responsible for paying the principal balance. d. generally released from liability: c
The interest in a property held by the owner in excess of any liens against it is called a. hypothecation. b. subordination. c. leverage. d. equity.: d
The mortgagee foreclosed on a property after the borrower defaulted on the loan payments. At the foreclosure sale, however, the house sold for only $29,000. The unpaid balance of the loan at the time of the sale was $40,000. What must the lender do to re: d
The right a mortgagor has to regain the property by paying the debt after a foreclosure sale is called a. acceleration. b. redemption. c. reversion. d. recapture.: b
The clause in a mortgage instrument that would prevent the assumption of the mortgage by a new purchaser is a(n) a. due on sale clause. b. power of sale clause. c. defeasance clause. d. certificate of sale clause.: a
The defeasance clause in a mortgage requires the mortgagee to execute a(n) a. assignment of mortgage. b. satisfaction of mortgage. c. subordination agreement. d. partial release agreement.: a
The seller agrees to sell the house to the buyer for $100,000. The buyer was unable to qualify for a mortgage loan for this amount so the seller and buyer enter into a contract for deed. The interest the buyer has in the property under a contract for dee: b
A "friendly foreclosure" enables a mortgagor to prevent the mortgagee from taking the property by statutory means. This can be accomplished by a(n) a. deed in lieu of foreclosure. b. reconveyance deed. c. assumption. d. escrow deed.: a
Mortgage lenders want assurance that future real estate taxes will be paid. The most common way to do this is to require the borrower to a. obtain title insurance. b. sign a note. c. pay into an escrow account. d. submit paid tax receipts.: c
When real estate is sold under an installment land contract and the buyer takes possession of the property, the legal title a. is subject to a purchase money mortgage. b. must be transferred to a land trust. c. is kept by the seller until the purchase pr: c
Which of the following is true about an installment contract (land contract)? a. The buyer is given possession. b. The seller delivers a deed to the buyer. c. The buyer obtains a mortgage loan. d. The seller delivers legal title to the buyer.: a
If a buyer obtains a $50,000 mortgage with 4 points, how much will the lender charge at closing? a. $6,000 b. $200 c. $2,000 d. $40,000: c
If the yield on a 30-year loan is 10 1/4 percent and a mortgage lender charges 3 points, what is the interest rate on the mortgage note? a. 9 1/2 percent b. 10 5/8 percent c. 10 percent d. 9 7/8 percent: d
In absence of an agreement to the contrary, the mortgage having priority will be the one a. for the highest amount. b. which was recorded first. c. which was the first mortgage. d. that is a construction loan.: b
The pledging of property as security for payment of a loan is a. disintermediation. b. equity. c. hypothecation. d. subordination.: c
The purpose of a mortgage is to a. provide security for the loan. b. convey title of the property to the lender. c. restrict the borrower's use of the property. d. create a lien on the property.: a
The grantor becomes the lessee and the grantee becomes the lessor under which of the following financing arrangements? a. Partial sale b. Wraparound mortgage c. Sale and leaseback d. Assumption of mortgage: c
Which of the following pairs of terms is considered synonymous? a. Interim financing and construction loan b. Construction loan and pass-through loan c. Pass-through loan and take-out loan d. Take-out loan and construction loan: a
Fannie Mae a. makes FHA loans. b. buys FHA loans. c. services FHA loans. d. insures FHA loans.: b
The type of real estate loan that allows the lender to increase the outstanding balance of a loan up to the original sum in the note while advancing additional funds is the a. wraparound mortgage. b. open-end mortgage. c. growing-equity mortgage. d. grad: b
The Truth-in-Lending Law, implemented by Regulation Z, sets forth certain requirements regarding real estate loans to individuals for all of the following purposes EXCEPT loans for a. household use. b. business use. c. room additions. d. swimming pools.: b
An FHA-insured mortgage loan would be obtained from which of the following? a. The Federal Housing Administration b. The Department of Housing and Urban Development c. Any qualified lending institution d. Any qualified insuring institution: c
Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and Freddie Mac have in common the purpose of a. originating residential mortgage loans. b. purchasing existing mortgage loans. c. insuring residential mortgage loans. d. guaranteeing existing mortgage loans.: b
Which of the following statements is true? a. The priority of a mortgage is determined by the date on which it was executed. b. A mortgage document contains no covenants or promises on the part of the borrower. c. A deed of trust is typically conveyed by: d
A mortgage broker generally offers which of the following services? a. Handling the escrow procedures b. Bringing the borrower and the lender together c. Providing credit qualification and evaluation reports d. Granting real estate loans using investor f: b
An eligible veteran made a purchase offer of $80,000 on a home he wants to finance with a VA-guaranteed loan. Four weeks after the offer was accepted, a certificate of reasonable value (CRV) for $77,000 was issued for the property. In this situation, any: d
A borrower obtained a $7,000 second mortgage loan for 5 years at 6 percent interest per annum. Monthly payments were $50. The final payment included the remaining outstanding principal balance. What type of loan is this? a. A fully amortized loan b. A st: c
Discount points charged on a VA guaranteed mortgage loan can be paid by any of the following EXCEPT the a. buyer. b. seller. c. buyer and seller. d. mortgage lender.: d
The principal distinction between the primary mortgage market and the secondary mortgage market is in the a. insuring versus the guaranteeing of mortgage loans. b. origination versus the purchase of mortgage loans. c. use of mortgages versus the use of d: b
A real estate loan payable in periodic installments that are sufficient to pay the principal in full during the term of the loan is called a(n) a. conventional loan. b. straight loan. c. participation loan. d. amortized loan.: d
An extension of credit from a seller to a buyer to allow the buyer to complete the transaction is called a(n) a. growing equity mortgage. b. purchase money mortgage. c. package mortgage. d. blanket mortgage.: b
When compared with a 30-year payment period, taking out a loan with a 20-year payment period would result in all of the following EXCEPT a. faster amortization. b. higher monthly payments. c. quicker equity buildup. d. greater escrow amounts.: d
If the interest rate on an FHA-insured mortgage loan is 11-1/2 percent and the monthly interest payment is $1,412, the principal sum would be a. $12,278 b. $147,339 c. $162,383 d. $194,561: b
Which organization of the secondary market has the greatest share of the market? a. Fannie Mae b. Ginnie Mae c. Freddie Mac d. All are about the same.: a
From which of the following would a borrower most likely obtain a residential real estate mortgage loan? a. An insurance company b. A pension fund c. A commercial bank d. A savings and loan association: d
Regulation Z applies to a. business loans. b. real estate sales agreements. c. commercial loans under $10,000. d. personal credit transactions under $25,000.: d
FNMA's activities include all of the following EXCEPT a. buying and selling FHA and VA mortgages. b. buying and selling conventional mortgages. c. buying and selling mortgages at full face value. d. buying and selling mortgages at discounted values.: c
As an entity operating in the secondary mortgage market, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation was established to assist the a. Federal Housing Administration. b. Federal National Mortgage Association. c. federal savings and loans. d. federal banks.: c
A graduated payment loan is one in which a. mortgage payments decrease. b. mortgage payments balloon in 5 years. c. mortgage payments increase. d. the interest rate on the loan adjusts annually.: c
If the amount of a loan is $13,500 and the interest rate is 7 ¨` percent what is the amount of the semiannual interest payment? a. $596.55 b. $506.25 c. $602.62 d. $457.14: b
The type of mortgage loan that uses both real and personal property as security is a a. blanket mortgage. b. package mortgage. c. purchase money mortgage. d. wraparound mortgage.: b
The Closing Costs & You booklet and a Good Faith Estimates statement are required to be given to prospective real estate borrowers under the a. Home Mortgages Disclosure Act. b. Fair Credit Reporting Act. c. Equal Opportunity Act. d. Real Estate Sett: d
Which of the following statements are true regarding the secondary mortgage market? I. Fannie Mae is a government agency and buys mainly VA loans. II. Ginnie Mae purchases VA and FHA loans. III. Freddie Mac purchases conventional loans. IV. Secondary mar: c
If a house sold for $80,000 and the buyer obtained a loan for $72,000, how much money would the buyer pay if the lender charged 3 points? a. $2400 b. $2328 c. $2160 d. $240: c
A mortgage loan requires monthly payments of $175.75 for 20 years and a final payment of $5,095. This type of a mortgage loan is a(n) a. wraparound mortgage. b. accelerated mortgage. c. balloon mortgage. d. variable mortgage.: c
In a sale-and-leaseback arrangement the a. seller retains legal title to the real estate. b. buyer becomes the lessee. c. broker will not earn a commission. d. buyer becomes the lessor.: d
Last month's loan payment included $412.50 interest on a $60,000 loan balance. What is the annual rate of interest? a. 7 1/2 percent b. 7 3/4 percent c. 8 1/4 percent d. 8 1/2 percent: c
Mrs. D has owned her house for over 50 years. It has fallen into disrepair but, because she lives on a fixed income, she does not have the money to make the needed repairs. She has a considerable amount of equity in the house. What type of loan best suit: b
The type of loan that will most likely have the lowest loan-to-value ratio is a a. VA loan. b. FHA loan. c. ARM loan. d. conventional loan.: d
A lender may protect its interest in a mortgage loan by obtaining additional security from a. private mortgage insurance. b. title insurance. c. the borrower's note. d. impound accounts.: a
A lender will take certain factors into consideration when deciding whether to grant a borrower a mortgage loan. All of the following are legitimate factors EXCEPT a. the marital status of the borrower. b. the creditworthiness of the borrower. c. the amo: a
One of the ways lenders increase their revenue is by servicing loans. All of the following are activities of servicing loans EXCEPT a. collecting payments. b. paying real estate taxes from escrow accounts. c. renegotiating interest rates. d. sending over: c
Which of the following ways to advertise loan terms is legal? a. $499 per month b. $1,000 down c. 8% interest rate d. Assumable mortgages: d
A developer had a mortgage loan on his entire housing development. When he sold a lot to a buyer, he was able to deliver title to that lot free of the mortgage lien by obtaining a partial release. What type of loan did the developer have? a. Blanket mort: a
At the closing, F's attorney informed him that he would be giving credit to T, the buyer, for certain accrued items. These items represent a. bills related to the real estate that have already been paid by the seller. b. bills related to the real estate: b
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) applies to the activities of a. licensed real estate brokers when selling commercial and office buildings. b. licensed securities salespeople when selling limited partnership interests. c. lenders financi: c
The details of a sales transaction are always governed by a. the wishes of the seller as expressed orally. b. the wishes of the buyer as expressed orally. c. the escrow instructions that both the seller and the buyer sign. d. the terms of the properly ex: b
The condition of the seller's title is generally determined from a a. title commitment or title insurance policy. b. physical inspection of the property by the buyer. c. closing statement prepared by an escrow agent. d. escrow report prepared by an attor: a
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) provides that a. all real estate purchasers must receive their closing statements two days prior to closing. b. real estate advertisements must include the annual percentage rate, including all charges. c: c
The accrued interest on an assumed mortgage loan is entered on the closing statement as a a. credit to the seller and a debit to the buyer. b. debit to the seller and a credit to the buyer. c. credit to both the seller and the buyer. d. debit to both the: b
As provided in an valid purchase contract, the real estate transaction must be closed. This means all of the following EXCEPT that a. the seller must clear the title so that the condition of the title complies with the terms of the contract. b. the purch: c
The process by which expenses are handled at the settlement of a real estate transaction so that both the buyer and the seller pay their respective portions of the debts is called a. assessment. b. proration. c. balancing. d. reconciliation.: b
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) may apply to a loan assumption if the a. terms of the assumed loan are modified by the lender. b. lender charges less than $50 for the assumption. c. buyer must be qualified by the lender for the assumpti: a
The principal balance on an assumed mortgage loan is entered on the closing statement as a a. credit to the seller and a debit to the buyer. b. debit to the seller and a credit to the buyer. c. credit to both the seller and the buyer. d. debit to both th: b
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a regulation of the a. state government. b. federal government. c. Department of Housing and Urban Development. d. Department of Veteran Affairs.: b
Which of the following items is not usually prorated between the buyer and seller at closing? a. Recording charges b. Real estate taxes c. Rents d. Utility bills: a
The closing statement involves the debits and credits to the parties in the transaction. A debit is a(n) a. refund. b. expense. c. adjustment for an expense paid outside of closing. d. proration.: b
In a closing statement, an accrued item is a(n) a. item paid in advance. b. item that is unpaid but is due. c. prepaid expense. d. proration.: b
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act requires a. that the closing of a transaction be held within 90 days of the date of the sales contract. b. that disclosure be made of all closing costs prior to the closing. c. the lender to disclose the annual p: b
All of the following are required by the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act EXCEPT a. lenders must provide borrowers with a good faith estimate of closing costs. b. a uniform settlement form must be used at loan closings. c. the borrower may cancel th: c
An example of a kickback that is prohibited by RESPA is a. a fee paid by Broker A to Broker B for referring a buyer to Broker A. b. a share of the commission paid by Broker A to her salesperson. c. a fee paid by a surveyor to a broker for a lead on a pro: c
Real estate firms are often affiliated with title insurance companies or mortgage brokers. These business arrangements are permitted by RESPA as long as a. consumers are unaware of these arrangements. b. consumers are required to use the services of the: d
Answer the following question based on the information provided concerning the closing of a real estate transaction. Closing Problem Purchase price: $25,000 cash Earnest money: $1,000 Commission rate: 7 percent Revenue stamps: $25 Real estate taxes: $350: a
What amount is the seller debited for the broker's commission? a. $750 b. $1,650 c. $1,750 d. $2,500: c
What amount of the escrow fee will the buyer pay? a. $56 b. $84 c. $160 d. $168: b
What is the total amount the buyer is required to deposit? a. $24,385.39 b. $24,395.44 c. $24,416.84 d. $25,236.15: a
What are the seller's proceeds from the sale? a. $13,493.64 b. $13,836.88 c. $22,830.59 $22,889.64: b
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A borrower obtained a $7,000 second mortgage loan for 5 years at 6 percent interest per annum. Monthly payments were $50. The final payment included the remaining outstanding principal balance. What type of loan is this? a. A fully amortized loan b. A st<: n

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