The loan team compares the file facts with ARM Cap Structures during a borrower follow-up call. Which conclusion is accurate?
Correct Answer
D) Treat negative amortization as a material risk feature
Why this is correct: The correct answer is "Treat negative amortization as a material risk feature." In an ARM context, negative amortization occurs when the monthly payment is insufficient to cover the interest due, causing the loan balance to increase. This is a significant risk feature that must be properly disclosed to the borrower and carefully considered during loan structuring and underwriting. Why the other choices are wrong: "Apply a different loan-program rule without checking the file facts" is wrong because loan decisions must be based on the specific file facts and program requirements. "Ignore product, occupancy, LTV, or eligibility limits because the borrower prefers the loan" is incorrect; borrower preference does not override underwriting guidelines. "Delay the ARM Cap Structures step until a later loan estimate review instead of acting now" is false; ARM features should be analyzed promptly during follow-up to ensure accuracy and compliance. Exam tip: Negative amortization is a key risk in some ARMs and triggers specific disclosure requirements.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The correct response is "Treat negative amortization as a material risk feature" because ARM products use an index, margin, adjustment periods, caps, and payment-change disclosures.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Apply a different loan-program rule without checking the file facts.
Apply a different loan-program rule without checking the file facts. is not correct because it does not apply the rule tested by this file scenario.
Option B: Ignore product, occupancy, LTV, or eligibility limits because the borrower prefers the loan.
Ignore product, occupancy, LTV, or eligibility limits because the borrower prefers the loan. is not correct because it does not apply the rule tested by this file scenario.
Option C: Delay the ARM Cap Structures step until a later loan estimate review instead of acting now.
This distractor shifts the issue to a different trigger, product, or timing rule instead of applying the rule tested in the stem.
Memory Technique
ARM features and caps: identify the rule being tested, then choose the action that documents or applies that rule before the file moves forward.
Exam Tip
Match the file facts to ARM features and caps; do not choose an exception or shortcut that skips the required rule.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- -Choosing an internal exception instead of the governing rule
- -Treating preliminary or informal facts as a substitute for required documentation
- -Answering from a familiar but unrelated mortgage topic
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