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A lender offers a high-cost mortgage with a balloon payment due in year 7. Under what circumstances would this be permissible under HOEPA?

Correct Answer

C) Never - balloon payments are prohibited on all high-cost mortgages

HOEPA prohibits balloon payments on all high-cost mortgages, regardless of the borrower's assets, loan-to-value ratio, or the size of the balloon payment. This is an absolute prohibition with no exceptions.

Answer Options
A
If the borrower has sufficient assets to pay the balloon
B
If the loan-to-value ratio is below 80%
C
Never - balloon payments are prohibited on all high-cost mortgages
D
If the balloon payment is less than twice the regular monthly payment

Why This Is the Correct Answer

HOEPA prohibits balloon payments on all high-cost mortgages, regardless of the borrower's assets, loan-to-value ratio, or the size of the balloon payment. This is an absolute prohibition with no exceptions.

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