6/29/2021

Hot Market

Polka dot plants (Hypoestes phyllostachya have varigated pink and green leaves, hot pink impatiens and New Guinea impatiens, begonia, coleus, heuchera, and fuschia all combined in pots to dazzle your garden. All of these plants like moderate sunlight, moderate temperatures and deep watering. These are hung on my balcony garden. I have them an inch above my eye level in two layers. One basket on top drains down to the bottom one when I water. 

This year with the real estate market a wild hot mess. I didn't have time to fuss as much with my potted plants. They enjoy the warm afternoons in Orange County. I remove flowers, dead head and snip off dead leaves when I'm sipping morning coffee at 5:45. 

I have a couple natural flower minders/baby sitters: up on a self a pretty bowl of water with tablespoon of dawn dish soap and apple cider vinegar to catch fruit flies, a bowl on the ground with yeast/sugar and beer for snails, and I add coffee grounds and egg shells to the surface of the soil in pots where snails like to climb. Natural ways to keep down problems in my tiny house before pests multiply. 


Orange, coral, lime green and pinks



 

Modification Foreclosure Refinance

 









Modification Foreclosure or Refinance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a new rule today to slow a wave of foreclosures due to coronavirus.

Here is a summary from the New York Times:

“In most cases, lenders will only be allowed to foreclose on a home if it is abandoned, if the borrower has not responded to messages for at least 90 days, or if the borrower has been formally evaluated for all available “loss mitigation” options (such as a loan modification) and none are viable.

Servicers will also be allowed to proceed with foreclosures for borrowers who were already 120 or more days delinquent before March 1, 2020.

The new rule also allows mortgage servicers to more easily offer some loan modifications so long as the changes do not increase a borrower’s monthly payments or extend the loan’s term more than 40 years beyond the modification date.”

Nice for current homeowners but with the current high prices and low inventory, anyone hoping for a wave of foreclosures or crash may be waiting awhile. 






6/28/2021

500 FICO Score


 

























Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE per the definition of "Material change"?

 

A change in the interest rate previously offered a borrower

A change in the type of loan offered to a borrower

A change that affects the borrower's information as given on the application such as an incorrect address

A change that is important enough to influence a borrower in making a borrowing decision

"Material change" means a change that would be important to a reasonable borrower in making a borrowing decision, and includes a change in the interest rate previously offered a borrower, a change in the type of loan offered to a borrower, or a change in fees to be charged to a borrower resulting in total fees greater than $100.

Which of the following is the BEST DEFINITION of "Exempt use of property"?

 

property exempt from the government use; cannot be included as easement

predominant use of property for environmental studies, exempt from taxation

exclusive use of property owned by an exempt entity for educational, religious, or charitable purposes.

primary use of property by state agency for headquarters and offices

"Exempt use of property" or "use of property for exempt purposes" means predominant or exclusive use of property owned by an exempt entity for educational, literary, scientific, religious, charitable, or governmental purposes, as defined in this chapter.

Which of the following statements is FALSE per the definition of "Material benefit" when referencing the current mortgage rates or terms?

 

A reduction in principal amount of the loan by 10% or more

Permanent reduction in the annual interest rate of at least 1% on an annual basis

Reduction of taxes to be levied on the property by 25%

Conversion of an adjustable interest rate loan to a fixed rate loan and the annual interest rate is equal to or less than the current adjustable interest rate

"Material Benefit" as used in Section 494.00296, F.S., is a beneficial change in the current mortgage rates or terms where one or more of the following occurred: (1) Reduction in Principal Amount of the loan by 10% or more; (2) Permanent reduction in the annual interest rate of at least 1% on an annual basis; or (3) Conversion of an Adjustable Interest Rate loan to a Fixed Rate loan and the annual interest rate is equal to or less than the current adjustable interest rate.

In general, an "Indirect owner" what percentage does the indirect owner have control (e.g. voting security, partnership's capital, etc)?

 

55%

5%

25%

15%

"Indirect owner" means, with respect to direct owners and other indirect owners in a multilayered organization: (a)?For an owner that is a corporation, each of its shareholders that beneficially owns, has the right to vote, or has the power to sell or direct the sale of, 25 percent or more of voting security of the corporation. (b)?For an owner that is a partnership, each general partner and each limited or special partner that has the right to receive upon dissolution, or has contributed, 25 percent or more of the partnership's capital. (c)?For an owner that is a trust, the trust and each trustee. (d)?For an owner that is a limited liability company: 1.?Each member that has the right to receive upon dissolution, or that has contributed, 25 percent or more of the limited liability company's capital; and 2.?If managed by elected managers or appointed managers, each elected or appointed manager. (e)?For an indirect owner, each parent owner of 25 percent or more of its subsidiary.

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of "Rule"?

 

Memoranda issued by the Executive Office of the Governor relating to information resources management

Agency statement interpreting policy and its requirements

Statement of agency practice that further explains a required statute requirement

An amendment to an existing rule

"Rule" means each agency statement of general applicability that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy or describes the procedure or practice requirements of an agency and includes any form which imposes any requirement or solicits any information not specifically required by statute or by an existing rule. The term also includes the amendment or repeal of a rule. The term does not include: (a)?Internal management memoranda which do not affect either the private interests of any person or any plan or procedure important to the public and which have no application outside the agency issuing the memorandum. (b)?Legal memoranda or opinions issued to an agency by the Attorney General or agency legal opinions prior to their use in connection with an agency action. (c)?The preparation or modification of: 1.?Agency budgets. 2.?Statements, memoranda, or instructions to state agencies issued by the Chief Financial Officer or Comptroller as chief fiscal officer of the state .

Indicate which statement is NOT a reason for denying licensure to an applicant.

 

Insufficient credit history information

Poor financial responsibility and character

Committed previous violation involving breach of trust

Pending felony criminal prosecution involving fraud

...However, it is a ground for denial of licensure if the applicant: (a)?Has committed any violation specified in this chapter, or is the subject of a pending felony criminal prosecution or a prosecution or an administrative enforcement action, in any jurisdiction, which involves fraud, dishonesty, breach of trust, money laundering, or any other act of moral turpitude. (b)?Has failed to demonstrate the character, general fitness, and financial responsibility necessary to command the confidence of the community and warrant a determination that the applicant will operate honestly, fairly, and efficiently... 3.?The office may not use a credit score or the absence or insufficiency of credit history information to determine character, general fitness, or financial responsibility.

How many hours of pre-license class must be completed by an applicant for a loan originator license?

 

12

20

16

18

Each individual desiring to obtain licensure as a loan originator shall apply to the Office of Financial Regulation by submitting the following:(e) Confirmation from the Registry that the applicant has satisfied the requirement to complete a 20-hour pre-license class approved by the Registry;

 

What is the timeframe allowed in which an applicant may change information on a pending application form?

 

2 weeks

15 days.

7 days

1 month

If the information contained in the NMLS Individual Form (Form MU4) or any amendment thereto becomes inaccurate for any reason the applicant shall file an amendment through the Registry correcting such information within 15 days of the change.

How shall notice be given to each applicant regarding the decision for his/her application for license?

 

email message

written notice.

personal phone call

list of approved licensees is on Florida Office of Financial Regulation website

Each applicant shall be given written notice, personally or by mail, that the agency intends to grant or deny, or has granted or denied, the application for license.

What happens if a license was issued by mistake?

 

The application fee is returned to the applicant and license is annulled.

The license holder may not re-apply for a period of six months.

The license is annulled.

The license is valid for 30 days only.

A loan originator license shall be annulled pursuant to s. 120.60 if it was issued by the office by mistake.

What is the minimum net worth a mortgage lender must maintain?

 

There are no minimum requirements..

$500,000

$100,0000

$250,000

A mortgage lender may close loans in its own name but may not service the loan for more than 6 months unless the lender has a servicing endorsement. Only a mortgage lender who continuously maintains a net worth of at least $250,000 may obtain a servicing endorsement.

What is the type of fee acceptable for a mortgage broker to receive from a borrower?

 

a finders fee of 1% of the first year's insurance policy coverage for recommending an insurance broker

service fee for coordination of documents with title company

nonrefundable application fee or fee based on the mortgage amount being funded

no fee is acceptable as compensation

At the time of accepting a mortgage loan application, a mortgage broker may receive from the borrower a nonrefundable application fee. If the mortgage loan is funded, the nonrefundable application fee shall be credited against the amount owed as a result of the loan being funded. A person may not receive any form of compensation for acting as a loan originator other than a nonrefundable application fee or a fee based on the mortgage amount being funded.

What is the timeframe a property owner must begin repairs / rebuilding of homestead property that has been devastated damaged before the property is considered abandoned?

 

2 years after January 1 from the property's damage

18 months after January 1 from the property's damage

3 years after January 1 from the property's damage

1 year after the property's damage

Failure by the property owner to commence the repair or rebuilding of the homestead property within 3 years after January 1 following the property's damage or destruction constitutes abandonment of the property as a homestead.

Which of the following is NOT considered a prohibited action for a loan originator regarding loan modification services?

 

Charge or attempt to collect or secure payment for loan modification services before completing all loan modification services

Be employed by only one mortgage lender or mortgage broker

Execute a loan modification without the consent of the borrower

Initiate loan modification services without the borrower agreeing to the loan modification services

PROHIBITED ACTS. When offering or providing loan modification services, a loan originator, mortgage broker, or mortgage lender may not: (a)?Engage in or initiate loan modification services without first executing a written agreement for loan modification services with the borrower; (b)?Execute a loan modification without the consent of the borrower after the borrower is made aware of each modified term; or (c)?Solicit, charge, receive, or attempt to collect or secure payment, directly or indirectly, for loan modification services before completing or performing all services included in the agreement for loan modification services. A fee may be charged only if the loan modification results in a material benefit to the borrower. The commission may adopt rules to provide guidance on what constitutes a material benefit to the borrower.

How long must samples of advertisements be kept for recordkeeping?

 

2 years.

Indefinitely

5 years

1 year

Each person required to be licensed under this chapter must maintain a record of samples of each of its advertisements, including commercial scripts of each radio or television broadcast, for examination by the office for 2 years after the date of publication or broadcast.

What is the type of fee acceptable for a mortgage broker to receive from a borrower?

 

no fee is acceptable as compensation

a finders fee of 1% of the first year's insurance policy coverage for recommending an insurance broker

service fee for coordination of documents with title company

nonrefundable application fee or fee based on the mortgage amount being funded

At the time of accepting a mortgage loan application, a mortgage broker may receive from the borrower a nonrefundable application fee. If the mortgage loan is funded, the nonrefundable application fee shall be credited against the amount owed as a result of the loan being funded. A person may not receive any form of compensation for acting as a loan originator other than a nonrefundable application fee or a fee based on the mortgage amount being funded.

How many years must books, accounts and records be maintained?

 

5 years

3 years.

1 year

6 months

All books, accounts, records, documents, and receipts for expenses paid by the licensee on behalf of the borrower, including each closing statement signed by a borrower, shall be preserved and kept available for examination by the office for at least 3 years after the date of original entry.

Which of the following is NOT considered a prohibited action for a loan originator regarding loan modification services?

 

Charge or attempt to collect or secure payment for loan modification services before completing all loan modification services

Execute a loan modification without the consent of the borrower

Be employed by only one mortgage lender or mortgage broker

Initiate loan modification services without the borrower agreeing to the loan modification services

PROHIBITED ACTS. When offering or providing loan modification services, a loan originator, mortgage broker, or mortgage lender may not: (a)?Engage in or initiate loan modification services without first executing a written agreement for loan modification services with the borrower; (b)?Execute a loan modification without the consent of the borrower after the borrower is made aware of each modified term; or (c)?Solicit, charge, receive, or attempt to collect or secure payment, directly or indirectly, for loan modification services before completing or performing all services included in the agreement for loan modification services. A fee may be charged only if the loan modification results in a material benefit to the borrower. The commission may adopt rules to provide guidance on what constitutes a material benefit to the borrower.

Who is to sign the Anti-Coercion form?

 

The Commissioner and the borrower

The borrower first and two other witnesses in attendance at closing

The borrower

The lender and the borrower

Such notice shall be given to said borrower in the form prescribed by the Director in Rule 69O-124.013, F.A.C., in writing, with a copy of said notice to be signed by the borrower and retained by the lender.

If a corporation owns property to be considered for the homestead exemption, how many years must it lease the land to be operating as a cooperative?

 

50 years

75 years

98 years.

125 years

A corporation leasing land for a term of 98 years or more for the purpose of maintaining and operating a cooperative thereon shall be deemed the owner for purposes of this exemption.

What action may the office take if it has reason to believe a violation is, has or is about to occur?

 

provide evidence of the violation or its possible occurance to the appropriate legal entities

contact the Registry and the Attorney General to begin an investigation

assemble a committee to discuss the concerns with the licensee so that he/she has an opportunity to respond prior to punitive actions

issue and serve an order to cease and desist to the person believed to be in violation

The office may issue and serve upon any person an order to cease and desist and to take corrective action if it has reason to believe the person is violating, has violated, or is about to violate any provision of this chapter, any rule or order issued under this chapter, or any written agreement between the person and the office.

What recourse does an individual have should he / she believes a violation has occurred under this regulation?

 

May phone the Attorney General's office over the recorded phone line and provide details and concerns

May write or email the Registry so the Registry can review with the Office appropriately

May file a written complaint with the Office.

May contact the Commissioner to issue a cease and desist order

Any person having reason to believe that a provision of this act has been violated may file a written complaint with the office setting forth details of the alleged violation.

Score: 100%

Question 3

What is the charge against a person who unlawfully obtains money and property in excess of $50,000 affecting five or more victims?

 

A misdemeanor of the third degree

A misdemeanor of the first degree

A life felony

A felony in the first degree

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, in which the total value of money and property unlawfully obtained exceeds $50,000 and there are five or more victims, commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

Which of the following is NOT an action the Office may impose for disciplinary action?

 

Impose a fine

Issue a reprimand

Deny a license

Notifies the principal loan originator to have wages withheld

If the office finds a person in violation of any act specified in this section, it may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties: (a)?Issuance of a reprimand. (b)?Suspension of a license, subject to reinstatement upon satisfying all reasonable conditions imposed by the office. (c)?Revocation of a license. (d)?Denial of a license. (e)?Imposition of a fine in an amount up to $25,000 for each count or separate offense. (f)?An administrative fine of up to $1,000 per day, but not to exceed $25,000 cumulatively...

Which of the following is NOT an action the Office may take in an effort to reduce the burden on licensees being examined?

 

Limit the period of time for the examination so that it is conducted quickly.

Furnish a copy of all examinations to an appropriate regulator

Accept an examination from an appropriate regulator

Conduct a joint or concurrent examination with another regulatory agency

To reduce the burden on persons subject to this chapter, the office may conduct a joint or concurrent examination with a state or federal regulatory agency and may furnish a copy of all examinations to an appropriate regulator if the regulator agrees to abide by the confidentiality provisions in chapter 119 and this chapter. The office may also accept an examination from an appropriate regulator.

Upon discovery of violation, the AZDFI will notify the violator of the allegations via:

 

A written notice that explains the alleged acts and contains a time and place for a hearing

A telephone call

A copy of their license with "revoked" stamped on it

A face to face interview

When it has been discovered that a person participating in the conduct of the financial institution or enterprise has been in engaged in any questionable acts, the violator and the financial institution where they are employed will receive a written notice from the Superintendent that contains a statement of the alleged facts and a time and place at which a hearing shall be held.

How quickly must the civil penalty assessed against a person for violation of title be paid?

 

By the fifteenth of the month following the service of the notice of the assessment on the person.

Within 10 days after the service of the notice of the assessment on the person.

Within thirty days after the service of the notice of assessment on the person.

By the 1st of the following month after the notice of the assessment on the person.

If the assessment is not paid in full within thirty days after the service of the notice of the assessment on the person, the attorney general, on request of the superintendent, shall bring an action in the superior court in the county in which a violation of this section is alleged to have occurred in the same manner as the filing of other actions.

Relative to license maintenance, mortgage brokers, mortgage bankers, and mortgage loan originators must meet specific DFI requirements; which of the following acts is not a DFI requirement?

 

Employing brokers or bankers keep and maintain the MLO's license at the principal place of business during the MLO's term of employment.

NMLS Registered MLO's may be granted a temporary license for up to 180 days.

Mortgage loan originators must notify the superintendent of a change in residence.

Within thirty days of a mortgage loan originator, employers must notify the superintendent of the licensee's termination and return the license to the superintendent..

For answer B to meet specific DFI requirements, the employing broker or banker must notify the superintendent of the mortgage loan originators' termination within five days of the licensee's termination. (A.R.S. § 6-991.04).

Mortgage brokers are required to observe generally accepted accounting principles and practices; which of the following acts is not a generally accepted accounting principle?

 

Immediate deposit of all monies received into an escrow account with a licensed escrow agent.

Monetary withdrawals from the escrow account can only be disbursed according to the terms of the escrow instructions.

The mortgage broker may serve as the escrow agent and disburse funds at closing.

The Mortgage Broker may accept an appraisal fee, a credit investigation fee, and an application fee which may not be commingled with other broker monies.

(§ 6-906. Accepted Accounting Practices) C. A mortgage broker shall immediately deposit all monies received by the mortgage broker in an escrow account with an escrow agent licensed pursuant to chapter 7 of this title. Withdrawals shall only be disbursed according to the terms of the escrow instructions. The escrow agent shall not be the mortgage broker. A mortgage broker, however, may accept an appraisal fee, which the mortgage broker shall only use to obtain an appraisal, a credit investigation fee and a fee in connection with an application for a mortgage loan. The mortgage broker shall not commingle the appraisal fee or credit investigation fee with other monies of the mortgage broker."

What happens to a cease and desist order if the individual involved resigns from his position or has his employment terminated?

 

The order is null and void.

The order proceeds as if the person is still employed by the financial institution or enterprise.

The order is put in pending status for six months and then, if the person does not gain employment during that time, the order is considered null and void.

The order is put on hold until the person is employed by another financial institution or enterprise.

If the individual involved resigns or has his or her employment terminated, it does not affect the jurisdiction and authority of the superintendent to issue a notice and proceed against that person.