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NMLS Safe Exam Pt 2
Required Disclosures & Timing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the purpose of the Loan Estimate (LE)? | To provide borrowers with a clear summary of key loan terms and estimated costs early in the process. |
| When must the Loan Estimate be delivered? | Within 3 business days of receiving a complete application. |
| What triggers the requirement to issue a Loan Estimate? | Receipt of 6 key pieces of borrower information (name, income, SSN, property address, estimated value, loan amount). |
| What must happen before charging any fees? | The borrower must receive the LE and indicate intent to proceed. |
| What is the only fee that can be collected before LE is delivered? | A fee for a credit report. |
| How long must the Loan Estimate be retained? | 3 years after consummation. |
| What is the purpose of the Closing Disclosure (CD)? | To provide final details about the mortgage loan including actual costs and terms. |
| When must the CD be delivered? | At least 3 business days before consummation. |
| How long must the CD be retained? | 5 years after consummation. |
| What triggers a new 3-day waiting period for the CD? | APR increases beyond allowed tolerance, loan product changes, or addition of prepayment penalty. |
| What happens if minor changes are made to the CD? | A new CD must be issued, but no waiting period is required. |
| What is a valid change of circumstance under TRID? | Event beyond control of any party, inaccuracy of information, or borrower-requested changes. |
| What is the tolerance for lender-required services the borrower cannot shop for? | 0% tolerance — charges may not change. |
| What is the tolerance for third-party services the borrower can shop for? | 10% cumulative tolerance. |
| What costs can change without tolerance restrictions? | Prepaid interest, property insurance premiums, escrow amounts, services borrower selects independently. |
| What is the Home Loan Toolkit? | A booklet provided to help borrowers understand the mortgage process. |
| When is the Home Loan Toolkit required? | Within 3 business days of a completed application for a purchase transaction. |
| What loans are exempt from receiving the Home Loan Toolkit? | Refinance, reverse mortgages, and HELOCs. |
| What is the purpose of the Servicing Disclosure Statement? | To inform borrowers whether their loan may be assigned, sold, or transferred. |
| When must the Servicing Disclosure Statement be provided? | Within 3 business days of application. |
| What is the purpose of the Affiliated Business Arrangement Disclosure (ABAD)? | To disclose relationships between parties that may refer settlement services to each other. |
| When must the ABAD be delivered? | At the time of referral or within 3 business days of application. |
| What is the purpose of the Initial Escrow Disclosure? | To outline estimated escrow payments for taxes and insurance. |
| When must the Initial Escrow Disclosure be provided? | At closing or within 45 calendar days. |
| What is the purpose of the Annual Escrow Analysis? | To ensure the servicer is not over- or under-collecting escrow funds. |
| What must be refunded if an escrow surplus exceeds $50? | The surplus must be returned to the borrower within 30 days. |
| What is the purpose of the CHARM Booklet? | To educate borrowers about the risks and features of adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). |
| When must the CHARM Booklet be provided? | No later than 3 business days after application for an ARM loan. |
| What is the purpose of the Early ARM Disclosure? | To disclose the terms and risks of an adjustable-rate mortgage. |
| When must the Early ARM Disclosure be provided? | At application or before non-refundable fees are paid. |
| What is the purpose of the HELOC disclosure booklet? | To help borrowers understand home equity lines of credit. |
| What is the name of the HELOC disclosure booklet? | “When Your Home is on the Line: What You Should Know About Home Equity Lines of Credit.” |
| When must the HELOC booklet be provided? | Within 3 business days of application for a HELOC. |
| What is the purpose of the Homeownership Counseling Disclosure? | To inform borrowers about the availability and benefits of third-party homeownership counseling. |
| When must the Homeownership Counseling Disclosure be provided? | Within 3 business days of application (except for reverse mortgages and timeshares). |
| What must be included in the Counseling Disclosure? | A list of at least 10 HUD-approved counseling agencies near the borrower’s zip code. |
| What is the Mortgage Servicing Disclosure Statement (MSDS)? | A disclosure about the potential transfer of servicing rights on the loan. |
| What does the MSDS inform the borrower? | Whether servicing of the loan may be assigned, sold, or transferred. |
| What must the MSDS include? | Contact info, explanation of servicing transfer, and borrower rights. |
| What is the purpose of the Closing Disclosure (CD)? | To provide final, accurate loan terms and costs prior to closing. |
| When is a revised CD required? | If there are changes in APR, loan product, or the addition of a prepayment penalty. |
| What is the maximum allowed change for APR on a fixed loan before a new CD is triggered? | 0.125% (1/8th of 1%). |
| What is the maximum allowed change for APR on an adjustable loan before a new CD is triggered? | 0.25% (1/4th of 1%). |
| What is the purpose of the Right to Rescind? | To give borrowers time to reconsider certain home-secured loans. |
| What loans are eligible for the Right to Rescind? | Refinance or home equity loans on a primary residence. |
| How long is the rescission period? | 3 business days. |
| When does the rescission period begin? | After the last of: loan consummation, delivery of TILA disclosures, or receipt of Notice of Right to Cancel. |
| How must the Notice of Right to Cancel be delivered? | In writing, with two copies provided to each borrower. |
| Can funds be disbursed during the rescission period? | No, lenders must wait until the rescission period expires. |
| What happens if the Notice of Right to Cancel is not provided? | The rescission period extends to 3 years. |
| What does “business day” mean for rescission purposes? | All calendar days except Sundays and federal holidays. |
| Can the borrower waive their right to rescind? | Yes, in case of a bona fide personal financial emergency with a written request. |
| How long must evidence of the Right to Rescind be retained? | At least 2 years. |
| What is the purpose of the List of Providers Disclosure? | To allow borrowers to shop for third-party services. |
| When must the List of Providers be given? | At the time the Loan Estimate is delivered. |
| What happens if a borrower chooses a provider not on the list? | The fees are not subject to the 10% cumulative tolerance. |
| What happens if a borrower chooses a provider from the list? | The fees are subject to the 10% cumulative tolerance. |
| What is the purpose of the Written List of Settlement Service Providers? | To meet TRID’s requirement when the borrower is allowed to shop for services. |
| What is the purpose of the Revised Loan Estimate? | To reflect valid changes in circumstances that affect loan terms or settlement costs. |
| When must the Revised Loan Estimate be delivered? | Within 3 business days of receiving information that triggered the revision. |
| Can a Revised LE be used to reset tolerances after CD is issued? | No, after CD is delivered, only a revised CD may reset tolerances. |
| What are some valid changed circumstances? | Borrower-requested changes, new information, events beyond the control of any party. |
| What is not considered a valid changed circumstance? | Technical errors, underestimations, or discovery of previously available information. |
| What is the latest a Loan Estimate can be revised? | 4 business days prior to consummation. |
| What is the Closing Disclosure’s purpose in TRID? | To disclose final costs, terms, and cash to close. |
| What is the timing rule for the CD? | Must be received 3 business days before consummation. |
| If the APR changes beyond tolerance, what must happen? | A new CD must be issued and a new 3-day waiting period begins. |
| What is a Pre-Disclosure Waiting Period? | A required waiting period before consummation can occur — 7 business days from LE delivery. |
| What is the Post-Disclosure Waiting Period? | A 3-business-day waiting period required after CD delivery. |
| What is the “Intent to Proceed”? | The borrower’s clear expression (oral or written) to move forward with the loan application. |
| When can a lender collect fees other than for a credit report? | Only after receiving the borrower’s Intent to Proceed. |
| How must Intent to Proceed be documented? | Orally or in writing, and must be documented by the lender. |
| What is a Business Day for CD delivery purposes? | All calendar days except Sundays and federal holidays. |
| What is a Business Day for LE delivery purposes? | A day on which the lender is open to the public for carrying out most business functions. |
| What is a Consummation? | The time when the borrower becomes contractually obligated to the lender. |
| What is the difference between consummation and closing? | Consummation is the legal obligation; closing is the document signing. |
| What is an Escrow Closing Notice? | A disclosure when an escrow account will be canceled. |
| When must the Escrow Closing Notice be provided? | At least 3 business days before escrow is closed. |
| What loans require an Escrow Closing Notice? | First-lien loans with escrow accounts that are being canceled. |
| What is the Post-Consummation Partial Payment Policy Disclosure? | Explains how the lender handles partial mortgage payments. |
| When must the Partial Payment Disclosure be provided? | On the Closing Disclosure. |
| What is a partial payment? | A payment that is less than the full amount due on the loan. |
| What are the lender's options for handling partial payments? | Accept, return, or hold in suspense until full payment is made. |
| What is the Loan Servicing Transfer Notice (Goodbye Letter)? | A notice that informs the borrower their loan servicing is being transferred. |
| When must the Goodbye Letter be sent? | 15 days prior to the servicing transfer. |
| What is the Welcome Letter? | A notice from the new servicer confirming receipt of servicing rights. |
| When must the Welcome Letter be sent? | Within 15 days after the servicing transfer. |
| What is the 60-day servicing grace period? | Borrower cannot be penalized for payments sent to the old servicer during the first 60 days of transfer. |
| What is the purpose of the Initial Escrow Account Disclosure? | To outline estimated escrow payments and anticipated disbursements. |
| How long must escrow statements be retained? | 2 years. |
| When must a Revised CD be issued before closing? | At least 3 business days before consummation if major changes occur. |
| Can the borrower waive the 3-day CD waiting period? | Only in cases of a bona fide personal financial emergency. |
| What is the earliest possible consummation date if the CD was delivered on a Monday? | Thursday (3 business days later). |
| What fees are subject to 0% tolerance under TRID? | Fees paid to lender, mortgage broker, or affiliates for services borrower cannot shop for. |
| What fees are subject to 10% cumulative tolerance under TRID? | Fees for services borrower can shop for from provided list. |
| What fees have no tolerance limit under TRID? | Prepaid interest, property insurance, and escrow amounts. |
| What is the maximum timeframe for delivering a Revised LE after a change? | 3 business days from receiving information about the change. |
| What happens if the lender fails to issue a timely Revised LE? | The original LE amounts must be honored. |
| What must be documented when issuing a Revised LE? | Reason for revision and documentation supporting the change. |
| What is the waiting period if APR changes by more than 1/8% for fixed loans? | 3 additional business days before closing. |
| What is the waiting period if APR changes by more than 1/4% for ARMs? | 3 additional business days before closing. |
| What is the LE good for once issued? | 10 business days unless borrower indicates intent to proceed. |
| What must happen if closing is delayed by more than 60 days? | A new LE may be required due to expiration of fees or terms. |
| What happens if the borrower receives multiple CDs? | The most recent CD is used at consummation. |