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During a mortgage operations checklist, a sponsorship reviewer identifies an issue involving points and fee calculations. Which response is most compliant?

Correct Answer

A) Use points-and-fees totals before classifying the loan

Points and fees can affect APR, HOEPA, QM, and borrower cost calculations. The best answer is "Use points-and-fees totals before classifying the loan".

Answer Options
A
Use points-and-fees totals before classifying the loan
B
Apply a different loan-program rule without checking the file facts.
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

The correct response is "Use points-and-fees totals before classifying the loan" because Points and fees can affect APR, HOEPA, QM, and borrower cost calculations.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: 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 C: 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 D: Use the same treatment for all mortgage products without comparing program requirements.

Use the same treatment for all mortgage products without comparing program requirements. is not correct because it does not apply the rule tested by this file scenario.

Memory Technique

points and fee calculations: 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 points and fee calculations; 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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