Which type of loan is most likely to have a prepayment penalty?
Correct Answer
C) Subprime loan originated before the Ability-to-Repay rule
Prepayment penalties were common on subprime loans before the Ability-to-Repay rule. Government-backed loans (FHA, VA, USDA) generally prohibit prepayment penalties, and QM loans cannot have them.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Prepayment penalties were common on subprime loans before the Ability-to-Repay rule. Government-backed loans (FHA, VA, USDA) generally prohibit prepayment penalties, and QM loans cannot have them.
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