EstatePass
Mortgage Knowledgehard20% of exam

What is the maximum origination fee that can be charged on a qualified mortgage under the points and fees test?

Correct Answer

C) 3% of the loan amount for loans $100,000 and above

Under the QM points and fees test (12 CFR 1026.43(e)(3)), points and fees cannot exceed 3% of the loan amount for loans of $100,000 or more. This includes origination fees and certain other charges.

Answer Options
A
5% of the loan amount
B
1% of the loan amount
C
3% of the loan amount for loans $100,000 and above
D
There is no maximum if properly disclosed

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under the QM points and fees test (12 CFR 1026.43(e)(3)), points and fees cannot exceed 3% of the loan amount for loans of $100,000 or more. This includes origination fees and certain other charges.

Was this explanation helpful?

More Mortgage Knowledge Questions

A borrower refinances their home with a cash-out refinance loan of $750,000. The original loan balance was $400,000, and they're taking $300,000 in cash. If conforming limits allow $766,550, how is this loan classified?

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?

A borrower is considering paying discount points to reduce their interest rate. Each point costs 1% of the loan amount and reduces the rate by 0.25%. On a $300,000 loan, how much would the borrower pay for 2 discount points?

Under TRID regulations, discount points must be disclosed on the Loan Estimate in which section?

A borrower is refinancing a $350,000 property. The existing first mortgage balance is $200,000, and they want to take $75,000 cash out. What will be the new LTV ratio?

During the draw period of a HELOC, what type of payments are borrowers typically required to make?

A borrower submits a loan application but fails to provide their Social Security number, claiming privacy concerns. The MLO has obtained the borrower's name, income, estimated property value, loan amount, and property address. According to TRID regulations, what is the status of this submission?

A borrower has a 5/1 ARM with an initial rate of 3.5%. The loan uses the 1-year Treasury index, which is currently at 2.0%, and has a margin of 2.75%. What will the borrower's new interest rate be at the first adjustment, assuming no rate caps apply?

A borrower's homeowners insurance policy is cancelled mid-term due to non-payment, but the escrow account shows the premium was paid. Investigation reveals the insurance company applied the payment to a different policy number. What should the servicer do?

A lender packages a $500,000 conventional loan that meets all current GSE standards but was originated using outdated underwriting software that didn't verify employment in the required manner. This loan would be:

People Also Study

Related Study Resources

Practice More MLO Questions

Access all practice questions with progress tracking and adaptive difficulty to pass your SAFE MLO exam.

Start Practicing