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What is a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO)?
What is a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO)?
Which step follows the application process in mortgage loan origination?
Which step follows the application process in mortgage loan origination?
What role does a mortgage broker typically fulfill?
What role does a mortgage broker typically fulfill?
What is NOT a step in the mortgage loan origination process?
What is NOT a step in the mortgage loan origination process?
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Who takes the role of the first point of contact for borrowers seeking a mortgage?
Who takes the role of the first point of contact for borrowers seeking a mortgage?
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What might a small mortgage lender lack compared to a larger banking operation?
What might a small mortgage lender lack compared to a larger banking operation?
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Which of the following activities does an MLO perform?
Which of the following activities does an MLO perform?
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What does the term 'servicing' refer to in the mortgage process?
What does the term 'servicing' refer to in the mortgage process?
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What is the purpose of evaluating a borrower's financial situation in relation to a loan?
What is the purpose of evaluating a borrower's financial situation in relation to a loan?
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What must refinance loans provide to the borrower?
What must refinance loans provide to the borrower?
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What does pre-qualification involve?
What does pre-qualification involve?
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What is a key difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval?
What is a key difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval?
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How do mortgage lenders approach the sales process for loan applications?
How do mortgage lenders approach the sales process for loan applications?
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What does the term 'In Contract' signify in real estate transactions?
What does the term 'In Contract' signify in real estate transactions?
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What is a primary responsibility of a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO)?
What is a primary responsibility of a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO)?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of refinancing a loan?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of refinancing a loan?
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What kind of information is typically required during the pre-approval process?
What kind of information is typically required during the pre-approval process?
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Why is it illegal for lenders to approve a loan based solely on the borrower's initial payment ability?
Why is it illegal for lenders to approve a loan based solely on the borrower's initial payment ability?
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Study Notes
Loan Inquiry and Application Process
- Mortgage loan origination is the process of creating a mortgage loan
- A Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) is a licensed individual who processes and negotiates mortgage loans, acting on behalf of a state-regulated lender or broker
- The complexity of MLO activities varies depending on the size of the originating company
- A one-person broker may handle the entire loan process or hire a processor
- A small lender might have loan officers, processors, and closers, but no underwriters; the investor underwrites the loans
- A larger operation may have individuals specializing in each step, forming a loan processing assembly line
- The process can be broken down into application, processing, underwriting, closing, and servicing stages.
Application Stage
- MLOs are the initial point of contact for loan inquiries and applications
- MLO duties include providing information, receiving applications, and assisting with the application process
- Reviewing documents, helping consumers enter data into the LOS and/or Automated Underwriting System(AUS)
- Describing loan programs and processes
- Evaluating the suitability of loan products
- Determining and verifying the borrower's repayment ability
- This includes ensuring the borrower's financial situation is comparable with the loan terms; illegal to approve solely based on initial or introductory rates or collateral value
- Refinance loans must offer a net benefit to the borrower (e.g., lower payments, rates, term, or loan type)
- Providing required disclosures
- Gathering information during the process
- Evaluating applications and ensuring loan readiness for underwriting
- Assisting in decision-making and closing
- Negotiating credit terms and attracting applications through sales efforts
Pre-qualification vs. Pre-approval
- Pre-qualification: an initial discussion between a borrower and an MLO to estimate the possible loan amount based on disclosed information; not a loan commitment
- MLO discusses loan types, programs, underwriting guidelines with the borrower about financing options
- Allows an estimate for the potential mortgage a consumer may receive based on income, assets, and credit
- Disclosures needed if a credit decision is anticipated. Pre-qualification doesn't indicate approval.
- Pre-approval:
-Requires a full mortgage application; lender seeks credit report and verifies income/assets
- A formal written pre-approval is issued, outlining lender's commitment subject to property restrictions.
- Borrower goes through the same steps as a full application process
- Includes disclosures and HMDA reporting
- Real estate transactions start when all parties agree to the sales terms ("In Contract"); mortgage lenders have no involvement but must try their best to provide the financing needed.
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This quiz explores the intricacies of the mortgage loan origination process, focusing on the role of Mortgage Loan Originators (MLOs) in facilitating loan inquiries and applications. It covers the various stages involved, from application to servicing, and highlights the different sizes and complexities of lending operations.
