CEMAP Study Guide 2026
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✍️ Sample CEMAP Questions & Answers
1. Of the four primary asset classes, which one has the highest level of risk yet may yield the largest returns in the medium to long run?
Among the primary asset classes, equities (stocks) generally carry the highest level of risk due to their volatility and direct exposure to company performance. However, this higher risk is typically associated with the potential for the largest returns over the medium to long term, as investors can benefit from capital appreciation and dividends as companies grow and increase their value.
2. Which of the following best describes a 'repayment' (capital and interest) mortgage?
A repayment mortgage reduces the outstanding capital with each monthly payment so that, provided all payments are made, the loan is fully repaid at the end of the agreed term.
3. Which organization sets voluntary product standards and consumer protections for equity release in the UK?
The Equity Release Council is the industry body that sets standards such as the no negative equity guarantee and the right to remain in the property for life.
4. What is the role of the surveyor in the mortgage process?
The surveyor inspects the property to assess its market value, identify significant defects, and confirm it provides suitable security for the lender.
5. What is negative amortisation and when can it occur?
Negative amortisation occurs when the mortgage payment does not cover the full interest charge, so the unpaid interest is added to the capital balance.
6. The FCA's Consumer Duty introduced a new Consumer Principle. What does this principle require firms to do?
The Consumer Principle, Principle 12, requires firms 'to act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers'. This sets a higher standard than the previous principle of 'treating customers fairly' and requires firms to be proactive in ensuring customers receive good outcomes across product design, price, support, and understanding.
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