Uniform State Content (USC) Flashcards
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Under USC, which of the following best describes a 'bona fide discount point' in relation to loan origination compensation?
Answer: A point paid to permanently reduce the interest rate by a corresponding market rate amount
A bona fide discount point genuinely reduces the interest rate in a manner consistent with market conditions, as opposed to a disguised origination fee.
Which of the following scenarios would be considered a violation of USC anti-fraud provisions?
Answer: Inflating an appraisal value on a borrower's application with their knowledge and consent
Inflating an appraisal—even with borrower consent—constitutes mortgage fraud and violates USC anti-fraud provisions and federal law.
Under the SAFE Act, which of the following individuals is exempt from state MLO licensure requirements?
Answer: An employee of a federally chartered bank who originates mortgage loans
Employees of federally chartered depository institutions are subject to SAFE Act registration (not state licensure) through the federal registry system.
A borrower is applying for a loan and the MLO notices signs that the borrower's income documentation may be fraudulent. The MLO's ethical duty is to:
Answer: Refuse to proceed and report suspected fraud through appropriate channels
USC ethics standards require MLOs to refuse to participate in potentially fraudulent transactions and to report suspected fraud to the appropriate parties.
Under USC standards, the three-day waiting period for the Closing Disclosure (CD) under TRID can be waived by the borrower only when:
Answer: A bona fide personal financial emergency exists and is documented
TRID allows borrowers to waive the three-day CD waiting period only in cases of a bona fide personal financial emergency, documented in writing.
Which of the following best describes the 'unique identifier' assigned to each MLO under the SAFE Act and USC requirements?
Answer: An NMLS ID number that must be disclosed on all loan documents and advertising
Each MLO's NMLS unique identifier must be disclosed on all loan applications, solicitations, and advertising materials.
Under USC, what is the primary purpose of requiring MLOs to maintain errors and omissions (E&O) insurance or a surety bond?
Answer: To protect consumers and lenders from financial harm caused by the MLO's errors or misconduct
E&O insurance and surety bonds protect consumers and counterparties from financial losses resulting from an MLO's professional errors or misconduct.