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What does exercising the conversion option in an ARM usually lead to?
What does exercising the conversion option in an ARM usually lead to?
- the market rate at the time the loan was originated
- 2% above the loan’s original adjustable rate
- the index rate at the time of conversion
- the market rate at the time of conversion (correct)
In the given scenario, what type of loan do the Willards have?
In the given scenario, what type of loan do the Willards have?
- package mortgage
- hybrid ARM (correct)
- wraparound mortgage
- blanket loan
What is NOT an advantage of a 15-year loan?
What is NOT an advantage of a 15-year loan?
- borrower equity builds up quickly
- a lower interest rate
- a lower amount of total interest paid
- lower monthly payments (correct)
What is the purpose of a negative amortization cap?
What is the purpose of a negative amortization cap?
What type of ARM is described for the Mitchells, with an initial 7-year rate adjustment period and subsequent annual adjustments?
What type of ARM is described for the Mitchells, with an initial 7-year rate adjustment period and subsequent annual adjustments?
What is the purpose of a discount rate in the Federal Reserve System?
What is the purpose of a discount rate in the Federal Reserve System?
What does a mortgage insurance primarily protect the lender from?
What does a mortgage insurance primarily protect the lender from?
In a 3/1 hybrid ARM, when can the lender adjust the interest rate after the initial fixed-rate period?
In a 3/1 hybrid ARM, when can the lender adjust the interest rate after the initial fixed-rate period?
What does a negative amortization cap limit for a borrower?
What does a negative amortization cap limit for a borrower?
What does a 7/1 ARM represent in terms of rate adjustment periods?
What does a 7/1 ARM represent in terms of rate adjustment periods?