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4. Mortgage Industry Basics MC Quiz
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4. Mortgage Industry Basics MC Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a type of financial institution?

  • Credit union
  • Savings bank
  • Investment bank (correct)
  • Mortgage company
  • What is the primary role of a loan originator?

  • To provide investment advice
  • To accept deposits from customers
  • To help borrowers find and secure loans (correct)
  • To manage the bank's overall operations
  • Which of the following statements about independent mortgage companies is TRUE?

  • They accept deposits from customers
  • They are subject to the same regulations as depository institutions
  • They are nonprofit cooperative organizations
  • They focus solely on originating and selling mortgage loans (correct)
  • What is a key feature of the FHA-insured loan program?

    <p>Fixed interest rates over 30 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of savings banks and savings and loan associations?

    <p>To emphasize savings accounts for small depositors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the mortgage crisis of the 1980s is TRUE?

    <p>It caused the insolvency of hundreds of federally insured savings and loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of credit unions?

    <p>To provide financial services to members of a particular group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2008, what action did the government take in response to the mortgage crisis?

    <p>It took over control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of risk-based pricing?

    <p>Offering higher interest rates to borrowers with lower credit scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the mortgage industry?

    <p>To purchase and securitize mortgage loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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