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What is the primary purpose of the underwriting process in mortgage lending?
What is the primary purpose of the underwriting process in mortgage lending?
- To calculate the property’s market value
- To establish the repayment period of the loan
- To assess whether the buyer and the property meet the lender’s standards (correct)
- To determine the interest rate of the loan
Which of the following is a main consideration for an underwriter?
Which of the following is a main consideration for an underwriter?
- Net worth
- Favorite color
- Income
- Credit reputation (correct)
What does a credit report primarily contain?
What does a credit report primarily contain?
- Educational background
- Employment history
- Information about loans, credit purchases, and repayments (correct)
- Social media activity
What type of income is considered stable monthly income?
What type of income is considered stable monthly income?
What does the debt-to-income ratio measure?
What does the debt-to-income ratio measure?
What is the term for income that is expected to continue in the future and is reliable?
What is the term for income that is expected to continue in the future and is reliable?
Which of the following would likely be considered a red flag by an underwriter?
Which of the following would likely be considered a red flag by an underwriter?
What does an automated underwriting system typically provide?
What does an automated underwriting system typically provide?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining creditworthiness?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining creditworthiness?
What is the relationship between expenses and income according to the text?
What is the relationship between expenses and income according to the text?