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  1. Question 1 of 10
    1. Question

    MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE RELIEF SERVICES (MARS) REGULATION O

    A company charges a homeowner a fee to negotiate with the lender for a reduction in the borrower interest rate, principal balance, and monthly mortgage payment.

    Why would this activity fall within the definition of a Mortgage Assistance Relief Service?

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    2. Question

    MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE RELIEF SERVICES (MARS) REGULATION O

    A distressed borrower hires a company to obtain temporary payment relief from the mortgage servicer while the borrower recovers from a financial hardship.

    Which MARS activity does this describe?

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  3. Question 3 of 10
    3. Question

    MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE RELIEF SERVICES (MARS) REGULATION O

    A foreclosure rescue company advertises that it can help homeowners extend the time available to cure a mortgage default and reinstate a loan before foreclosure occurs.

    Which MARS activity does this describe?

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  4. Question 4 of 10
    4. Question

    MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE RELIEF SERVICES (MARS) REGULATION O

    A company charges borrowers a fee to negotiate removal of a balloon payment obligation and obtain a waiver of an acceleration clause in a mortgage note.

    Why is this activity regulated under MARS?

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    5. Question

    MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE RELIEF SERVICES (MARS) REGULATION O

    A company advertises services to negotiate short sales and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure for homeowners facing financial hardship.

    Why would these services fall under MARS Regulation O?

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  6. Question 6 of 10
    6. Question

    MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE RELIEF SERVICES (MARS) REGULATION O

    A business advertises foreclosure rescue assistance and arranges loan modification services for struggling homeowners in exchange for compensation.

    Under MARS rules, how would this business be classified?

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    7. Question

    PROHIBITED REPRESENTATIONS

    A foreclosure rescue company tells homeowners that they should stop communicating directly with their lender because only the company can negotiate effectively with the servicer.

    Why could this violate MARS rules?

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    PROHIBITED REPRESENTATIONS

    A mortgage relief company guarantees that it can obtain a loan modification for every borrower who enrolls in its program.

    Why could this representation violate MARS rules?

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    PROHIBITED REPRESENTATIONS

    A company advertises that it can stop foreclosure and complete a loan workout within three days for all consumers.

    Why could this advertisement violate MARS rules?

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  10. Question 10 of 10
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    PROHIBITED REPRESENTATIONS

    A for-profit mortgage relief company uses advertisements implying that it is endorsed by a federal housing agency when no such relationship exists.

    Why could this violate MARS rules?

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