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A loan team is about to close a file involving Principal and Interest Payment. Which action should occur first?

Correct Answer

C) Use the amortization schedule to separate principal and interest

Fixed-rate mortgages use a constant interest rate and amortizing principal-and-interest schedule unless otherwise structured. The best answer is "Use the amortization schedule to separate principal and interest".

Answer Options
A
Apply a different loan-program rule without checking the file facts.
B
Ignore product, occupancy, LTV, or eligibility limits because the borrower prefers the loan.
C
Use the amortization schedule to separate principal and interest
D
Use the same treatment for all mortgage products without comparing program requirements.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Fixed-rate mortgages use a constant interest rate and amortizing principal-and-interest schedule unless otherwise structured. The best answer is "Use the amortization schedule to separate principal and interest".

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