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Which of the following loan modifications on a New York high-cost home loan would be considered a prohibited practice?

Correct Answer

A) Repeatedly refinancing the loan within a short period solely to generate fees

Loan flipping — repeatedly refinancing a loan within a short period primarily to generate additional fees rather than benefit the borrower — is a prohibited predatory practice under New York law.

Answer Options
A
Repeatedly refinancing the loan within a short period solely to generate fees
B
Reducing the interest rate at the borrower's request
C
Extending the loan term to reduce monthly payments for a struggling borrower
D
Converting an adjustable rate to a fixed rate at the borrower's request

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Loan flipping — repeatedly refinancing a loan within a short period primarily to generate additional fees rather than benefit the borrower — is a prohibited predatory practice under New York law.

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