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A processor asks how to handle a file where a new MLO confuses Ginnie Mae with a lender that buys loans. Which response is most accurate?

Correct Answer

B) Recognize Ginnie Mae guarantees MBS, not direct loans

Lines 164-168; Ginnie Mae Funding Government Lending page. Ginnie Mae provides a securities guaranty role for government-backed mortgage collateral; it is not the loan originator or purchaser. Therefore, the correct response is "Recognize Ginnie Mae guarantees MBS, not direct loans".

Answer Options
A
Apply a different loan-program rule without checking the file facts.
B
Recognize Ginnie Mae guarantees MBS, not direct loans
C
Ignore product, occupancy, LTV, or eligibility limits because the borrower prefers the loan.
D
Use the same treatment for all mortgage products without comparing program requirements.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Lines 164-168; Ginnie Mae Funding Government Lending page. Ginnie Mae provides a securities guaranty role for government-backed mortgage collateral; it is not the loan originator or purchaser. Therefore, the correct response is "Recognize Ginnie Mae guarantees MBS, not direct loans".

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