The document discusses questions and problems related to residential real estate financing disclosures and requirements. It addresses topics like truth-in-lending disclosures, adjustable rate mortgages, RESPA disclosures of closing costs, prohibited fees, and escrow account requirements. It also provides an example of calculating an annual percentage rate for a loan and an example real estate settlement statement.
The document discusses questions and problems related to residential real estate financing disclosures and requirements. It addresses topics like truth-in-lending disclosures, adjustable rate mortgages, RESPA disclosures of closing costs, prohibited fees, and escrow account requirements. It also provides an example of calculating an annual percentage rate for a loan and an example real estate settlement statement.
The document discusses questions and problems related to residential real estate financing disclosures and requirements. It addresses topics like truth-in-lending disclosures, adjustable rate mortgages, RESPA disclosures of closing costs, prohibited fees, and escrow account requirements. It also provides an example of calculating an annual percentage rate for a loan and an example real estate settlement statement.
The document discusses questions and problems related to residential real estate financing disclosures and requirements. It addresses topics like truth-in-lending disclosures, adjustable rate mortgages, RESPA disclosures of closing costs, prohibited fees, and escrow account requirements. It also provides an example of calculating an annual percentage rate for a loan and an example real estate settlement statement.
Question 8-1 What is the legislative intent of federal truth-in-lending disclosures, and what specific disclosures are required under the act?
The intent of FTL legislation is to require that lenders disclose to borrowers financial information contained in loan agreements in a uniform manner. This is required so that borrowers can compare the cost of loan offers from different lenders. It should be stressed that FTL legislation does not attempt to regulate the cost of mortgage credit, but it mandates uniform disclosure of the cost of credit.
Question 8-2 When would the cost of credit life insurance be included in the finance charge of an APR calculations for the truth-in-lending disclosures?
When the lender requires it as a condition of obtaining a loan.
Question 8-3 What assumptions about future composite rate of interest on an adjustable rate mortgage is made when determining the APR for federal truth-in-lending disclosures?
The initial rate of interest remains unchanged over the life of the loan.
Question 8-4 List the closing cost items, which require RESPA disclosure. What items may be excluded from disclosures under the act? What form can these disclosures take?
The estimates provided by the lender generally cover costs in the following categories: (a) title search, (b) title examination and opinion, (c) title insurance, (d) attorney’s fee, (e) preparation of documents, (f) property survey, (g) credit report, (h) appraisal (i) pest inspection, (j) notary fees, (k) loan closing service fee, (l) recording fees and any transfer tax, (m) loan origination fees, (n) discount points, (o) mortgage insurance application fees, (p) assumption fees, (q) mortgage insurance premiums, (r) escrow fees (fees charged for setting up escrow accounts), and (s) prepaid mortgage interest. In addition, it is suggested, but not required, that the lender disclose (a) hazard insurance premiums and (b) escrow deposits for mortgage insurance, hazard insurance, and property taxes, if these amounts are known at the time of the advance disclosure. In practice, it would be difficult for the lender to know these latter two amounts three days after the borrower has applied for a loan. Although these two items are not likely to be estimated by the lender at the time of the advance disclosure, they will be charged to the borrower at the time of closing. The form of the advance disclosure may vary from lender to lender and still remain within the requirements of the act. Typically, the disclosure will be made in dollar amounts which will be estimates of the cost of settlement services which are to be performed. However, it is also acceptable for the lender to disclose ranges for settlement costs. For instance, a loan origination fee could be stated as ranging from $1,500 to $2,000 in the lending area where the settlement is to occur. However, the lender may not disclose a range if a specific party is required by the lender to provide a settlement service. In this case, a specific dollar amount is required. Also, the lender is under no requirement to redisclose if the estimates of settlement services provided to the borrower change prior to the time of closing.
Question 8-5 What types of fees and conditions are prohibited under RESPA?
Title Insurance Placement, Kickbacks and Referral Fees.
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https://www.coursehero.com/file/6951292/Chap008/ Question 8-6 For what items may a lender require escrow accounts from a borrower?
Property taxes, hazard insurance and mortgage default insurance premiums.
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https://www.coursehero.com/file/6951292/Chap008/ Solution to Problems - Chapter 8 Underwriting and Financing Residential Properties
Problem 8-1 (a) To determine the APR:
First, determine the monthly mortgage payment.
Monthly payment = $70,000 x (MLC, 9%, 25 yrs.)
Monthly payment = $587.44
Next, determine the lender’s yield.
$68,500 = $587.44 (MPVIFA, ?, 25 yrs.)
Yield = 9.27%
To calculate the APR, round up or down to the nearest eighth of a percent.
APR = 9.25%
(b) The APR calculated above, in all likelihood, will not be the yield that the lender receives, because the mortgage will not be held to its full term. If the borrower prepays the loan ahead of schedule, the lender’s yield will be higher. However, one of the main economic reasons that the borrower prepays is to obtain financing at a lower interest rate.
Problem 8-2
(a) ARM with 2% annual cap & 5% life cap; negative amortization allowed.
* Assumes market interest rate equals 13% at beginning of year 2.
** Actual payment > monthly interest at this point. Hence payments have reached the maximum knowable (worst case scenario) amount as of the date of origination.
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https://www.coursehero.com/file/6951292/Chap008/ To solve for the APR:
1. Find the net outflow at close: $67,400 - $1,600 = $65,800
2. Set up the cash flow equation:
$65,800 = PV of actual borrower payments (years 1-30).
3. Find the IRR which equates the PV of payments to $65,800.
4. The IRR solution (13.33%) is then rounded to 13.375%.
(b) The disclosures must be completed three days after application is made by the borrower.
The APR disclosure aids the borrower in understanding the effective cost of credit with all fees and charges added to the loan. It makes comparison between loans easier.
However, the APR on an ARM will almost certainly not reflect the true cost of funds to the borrower, indeed, the APR on an ARM assumes that the composite rate on the ARM will remain constant over the life of the loan and generally, this is not the case.
Plus: Total Fees 4,331.82 Less: Deposit 1,500.00 Less: Loan Amount 84,000 .00 Amount due from buyer $ 23,831.82
*Note: Seller pays $800 or a full year’s property tax in advance on January 1 but owns the property for only 264 of the 365 days in the year. Therefore the buyer will own the property for 101 days during the year and will reimburse the seller for (101 ÷ 365) * 800 or $221.37.
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