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During a post-application update, the file reviewer encounters an Income Calculation Self Employed issue. Which response should confirm the rule-based response?

Correct Answer

D) Use CLTV when subordinate financing exists

LTV and DTI calculations support repayment and collateral analysis. The best answer is "Use CLTV when subordinate financing exists".

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 same treatment for all mortgage products without comparing program requirements.
D
Use CLTV when subordinate financing exists

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The correct response is "Use CLTV when subordinate financing exists" because LTV and DTI calculations support repayment and collateral analysis.

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: 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

Income Calculation Self Employed: 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 Income Calculation Self Employed; 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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