Under what circumstances can a Qualified Mortgage include a prepayment penalty?
Correct Answer
B) Only if the penalty period does not exceed 3 years and meets specific conditions
Under the QM rule, prepayment penalties are generally prohibited, but there is a limited exception allowing them for up to 3 years if the loan meets specific criteria including that the penalty amount decreases over time and the lender offers an alternative loan without a penalty.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under the QM rule, prepayment penalties are generally prohibited, but there is a limited exception allowing them for up to 3 years if the loan meets specific criteria including that the penalty amount decreases over time and the lender offers an alternative loan without a penalty.
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A borrower is comparing two loan offers: Loan A has no points and 4.5% interest rate, Loan B has 2 points and 4.0% interest rate. The loan amount is $400,000. How much will the borrower pay upfront for the points on Loan B?
A lender charges a 1% origination fee on all loans. For a borrower obtaining a $250,000 mortgage, what is the maximum origination fee that can be charged without violating the points and fees test under the ATR/QM rule for a first-lien mortgage?
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A borrower asks about the difference between discount points and origination fees. What is the most accurate explanation?
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