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A small creditor originates a balloon mortgage that meets all other QM requirements. The balloon payment is due after 7 years, and the creditor holds the loan in portfolio. Can this loan qualify as a QM?

Correct Answer

B) Yes, if the small creditor meets specific criteria and holds the loan

Under 12 CFR 1026.43(f), small creditors can originate balloon-payment QM loans if they meet specific criteria including operating predominantly in rural or underserved areas, originating 2,000 or fewer first-lien mortgages annually, and holding the loan in portfolio for at least three years.

Answer Options
A
No, balloon payments are never allowed in QM loans
B
Yes, if the small creditor meets specific criteria and holds the loan
C
Yes, but only if the balloon payment is due after 5 years
D
No, unless the borrower refinances before the balloon payment

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under 12 CFR 1026.43(f), small creditors can originate balloon-payment QM loans if they meet specific criteria including operating predominantly in rural or underserved areas, originating 2,000 or fewer first-lien mortgages annually, and holding the loan in portfolio for at least three years.

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