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Why are the agencies concerned about consumers entering into nontraditional mortgage loans?
- A) Because these products are always more expensive than traditional fixed-rate loans
- B) Because consumers may enter into these loans without fully understanding the product terms and risks
- C) Because nontraditional mortgage loans are prohibited for first-time homebuyers
- D) Because these loans are only available through mortgage brokers
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How have nontraditional mortgage products often been advertised to consumers?
- A) Based solely on their long-term wealth-building potential
- B) By focusing on strict underwriting standards and high equity requirements
- C) By emphasizing that they require large down payments
- D) By promoting their near-term affordability and lower initial monthly payments
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What should institutions do, in addition to describing benefits, when offering nontraditional mortgage products?
- A) Alert consumers to the risks of these products, including the likelihood of increased future payment obligations
- B) Limit nontraditional mortgage products to existing customers only
- C) Provide only the minimum disclosures required under the Truth-in-Lending Act
- D) Guarantee that monthly payments will never increase
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When should information about the risks of nontraditional mortgage products be provided to consumers?
- A) Only at the closing table, after all documents are signed
- B) Only after the first payment is due
- C) Only if the consumer specifically asks for it
- D) In a timely manner, before disclosures may be required under Truth-in-Lending or other laws
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Compared with traditional ARMs, why can payment option ARMs and interest-only mortgages present greater risk to consumers?
- A) They always require a larger down payment
- B) They cannot be refinanced under any circumstances
- C) They are ineligible for sale in the secondary market
- D) They can carry significant risk of payment shock and negative amortization that may not be fully understood by consumers
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Which of the following is an example of payment shock with nontraditional mortgage products?
- A) A gradual decline in interest rates over the life of the loan
- B) A substantial increase in the borrower’s payment at the end of an interest-only period or when a payment option ARM is recast
- C) A reduction in the loan balance due to extra principal payments
- D) Elimination of mortgage insurance premiums after the first year
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Which factors can contribute to the magnitude of payment increases for nontraditional mortgages?
- A) Declines in property taxes and insurance premiums
- B) Reductions in the lender’s servicing fee
- C) The expiration of promotional interest rates, increases in the interest rate index, and negative amortization
- D) Waivers of late fees for early payments
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How can negative amortization affect a borrower’s home equity position?
- A) It increases equity faster than a traditional amortizing mortgage
- B) It has no impact on home equity
- C) It can reduce or eliminate equity so that even with property appreciation, borrowers may have little or no equity when they sell or refinance
- D) It guarantees that the borrower will have positive equity at all times
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