Financing Flashcards
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A land contract is also referred to as a(n): A » right of first refusal B » installment contract C » option contract D » listing contract
B » installment contract
Note: A land contract is also called an installment contract as well as a contract for deed. A right of first refusal gives a person the first opportunity to buy if a property is put up for sale. An option contract gives a person the right to buy at a set price for a definite time period in the future. A listing contract is between a seller and broker allowing the broker to try and sell the property.
Define Right Of First Refusal
Gives a person the first opportunity to buy if a property is put up for sale.
Define Option Contract
Gives a person the right to buy at a set price for a definite time period in the future
Define Listing Contract
A listing contract is between a seller and broker allowing the broker to try and sell the property.
In a land contract or contract for deed, the seller who retains the fee simple title is referred to as the: A » optionor B » optionee C » vendee D » vendor
D » vendor
Note: A seller is always called a vendor. The optionor is a giver of an option contract (seller). The optionee is the receiver of an option contract (possible buyer). The vendee is always a buyer.
Define Optionor
Giver of option (seller)
Define Optionee
Receiver of option (possible buyer)
Define Vendee
Buyer of property; in a contract for deed, buyer is one who gets possession of property and pays “installments” to the seller until the contract is paid off
Define Vendor
Seller of property; in a contract for deed, seller is one who retains legal title
A buyer wanted to purchase a property from a seller and assume the FHA loan on the property. The buyer, however, did not have enough money to assume the loan and make the down payment on the property. The buyer agreed to make equal monthly payments to the seller for one year for the down payment. This type of financing would be called a: A » shared appreciation mortgage B » package mortgage C » reverse annuity mortgage D » contract for deed
D » contract for deed
Define Shared Appreciation Mortgage
A type of mortgage where the lender shares in appreciation plus interest; a form of a participation loan
Define Package Mortgage
Uses both real and personal property as security
Define Reverse Annuity Mortgage
A type of mortgage where the mortgagee (lender) pays the mortgagor (borrower) a fixed amount every month; usually for retired people with home completely paid off
Define Contract For Deed
Owner financing where the seller keeps the warranty deed for the entire duration of the contract for deed; thus the seller retains legal title. The buyer gets possession and receives an equitable title upon the signing of the contract for deed, allowing for the buyer to obtain the deed after the entire contract is paid off. Also referred to as an installment contract or land contract.
In a contract for deed, when does the buyer obtain legal title?
A » At the signing of the sales contract
B » At closing
C » When the contract terms are satisfied
D » Only after recording of the deed
C » When the contract terms are satisfied
Note: At the signing of the sales contract the buyer obtains an equitable title.
In a contract for deed, when does the buyer receive the deed to the property?
A » When the contract is signed
B » When the deed is recorded
C » When the contract is recorded
D » When the payment obligation is paid in full
D » When the payment obligation is paid in full
What type of interest does the buyer receive in the property after the seller accepts the offer? A » Equitable B » Easement C » Record D » Equity
A » Equitable
The right to receive the title in the future is call “equitable title”.
Usury laws are designed to protect the: A » seller B » broker C » lender D » borrower
D » borrower
Note: Usury laws set the maximum interest that a lender can charge.
A loan for which of the following transactions would be covered under Regulation Z?
A » A commercial restaurant purchased for $985,000
B » Buying three condominiums in a resort area
C » A residential home purchased with a loan of $185,000
D » Purchasing an airplane for $5 million for a corporation
C » A residential home purchased with a loan of $185,000
Note: Regulation Z applies to residential loans.
Define Regulation Z
A federal law pertaining to lenders having to disclose all loan costs to borrowers; also referred to as Truth-In-Lending Laws
Define Corporation
A type of syndication where owners can limit their liability; a corporation who purchases real estate takes title in severalty
How many days does a lender have from the time of receipt of loan application to give to the buyer an estimate of closing costs (The Loan Estimate)? A » 3 days B » 4 days C » 5 days D » 6 days
A » 3 days
Note: Under the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rules (TRID), a lender must give to the borrower an estimate of closing costs (The Loan Estimate) within 3 days of receipt of loan application.
A person was applying for a new VA loan on a single family home purchase. Which federal law was passed to ensure the buyer received disclosure of the total closing costs?
A » Truth-In-Lending Laws (Regulation Z)
B » The Equal Credit Opportunity Act
C » Usury laws
D » The TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rules (TRID)
D » The TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rules (TRID)
Note: The TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rules (TRID) requires disclosure of the initial estimate of buyers closing costs (The Loan Estimate) within 3 days of receipt of loan application. Also, TRID requires the disclosure of the final actual closing costs (The Closing Disclosure) for both seller and buyer to be delivered no later than 3 business days before consummation (closing).
Define Truth-in-Lending Laws
A federal law pertaining to lenders having to disclose all loan costs to borrowers; also referred to as Regulation Z