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What is the range for the FICO credit score in the US?
In a mortgage, what does amortization refer to?
What type of mortgage typically requires insurance if the down payment is less than 20%?
What is the main characteristic of an adjustable rate mortgage?
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In the secondary mortgage market, what typically happens to most mortgages?
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What was the average FICO score for subprime borrowers?
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What is the purpose of creating collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) in the context of subprime lending?
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What contributed to the run-up in home prices between 2000-2005?
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What happened to CDO issuance in the aftermath of the crisis?
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What contributed to the relative stability of house prices during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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What is a mortgage?
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What determines mortgage interest rates?
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What is collateral in a mortgage contract?
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What is private mortgage insurance (PMI) used for?
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Why do longer term mortgages typically have higher interest rates?
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What is the purpose of discount points in a mortgage?
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What does the term 'amortized loan' mean?
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What does 'loan terms' refer to in the context of mortgages?
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What is the purpose of a down payment in a mortgage?
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What is the main function of the qualifications in a mortgage contract?
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What is the purpose of including credit history and employment history in mortgage qualifications?
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What is the significance of the term 'lien' in a mortgage context?
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Study Notes
Credit Score and Mortgage Basics
- FICO credit score range in the US is not specified, but generally, it ranges from 300 to 850.
- A mortgage is a loan from a lender to a borrower to purchase a home or other real estate property.
Mortgage Components
- Amortization in a mortgage refers to the process of gradually paying off the loan through regular payments.
- Collateral in a mortgage contract is the property itself, which serves as security for the loan.
- Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is used to protect the lender in case the borrower defaults on the loan, typically required when the down payment is less than 20%.
Mortgage Types and Characteristics
- An adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) is characterized by a fluctuating interest rate over time.
- Longer-term mortgages typically have higher interest rates due to the increased risk of inflation and other market factors.
Mortgage Process and Market
- In the secondary mortgage market, most mortgages are packaged into securities and sold to investors.
- The purpose of discount points in a mortgage is to allow borrowers to pay an upfront fee in exchange for a lower interest rate.
- Loan terms refer to the specific conditions and features of a mortgage, such as the interest rate, repayment period, and fees.
Mortgage Qualifications and History
- The main function of qualifications in a mortgage contract is to assess the borrower's creditworthiness and ability to repay the loan.
- Credit history and employment history are included in mortgage qualifications to evaluate the borrower's creditworthiness and ability to repay the loan.
Subprime Lending and Crisis
- The average FICO score for subprime borrowers is around 620.
- The purpose of creating collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) in the context of subprime lending is to package subprime mortgages into securities and sell them to investors.
- The run-up in home prices between 2000-2005 was contributed to by lax lending standards and excessive speculation in the housing market.
- CDO issuance declined significantly in the aftermath of the crisis.
- The relative stability of house prices during the COVID-19 pandemic was contributed to by government intervention, low interest rates, and a shift to remote work.
Mortgage Terms
- An amortized loan is a loan that is repaid through a series of regular payments, with a portion of each payment going towards interest and the remainder towards principal.
- A lien in a mortgage context is a legal claim on the property, giving the lender the right to seize the property if the borrower defaults on the loan.
- The purpose of a down payment in a mortgage is to reduce the amount borrowed and demonstrate the borrower's commitment to the purchase.
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Test your knowledge of residential mortgages with this quiz! Explore topics such as mortgage interest rates, loan terms, types of residential properties, and more. See how much you know about this essential aspect of real estate financing.