Which statement about prepayment penalties is correct under federal regulations?
Correct Answer
D) They are prohibited on qualified mortgages (QM) under the Ability-to-Repay rule
Under the Ability-to-Repay rule (12 CFR 1026.43), qualified mortgages cannot have prepayment penalties. This is one of the QM requirements designed to protect consumers.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under the Ability-to-Repay rule (12 CFR 1026.43), qualified mortgages cannot have prepayment penalties. This is one of the QM requirements designed to protect consumers.
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