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Determining Loan Purpose for HMDA
02/16/2004
Under HMDA, if the borrower is refinancing - cash out but using the proceeds to buy another home, is the loan purpose a refinance or a home purchase?
Term to use on HMDA Rate Calculation
02/16/2004
When using the HMDA rate calculator, which term would we use on our loans? On most of our real estate loans, we lock the interest rate in for 2-4 years, but set the payments up on a 10 year payoff. Would we use the 2-4 years or the 10 year term that it will take to pay the loan off? We want to use the correct term.
Decline Reasons and the FCRA Notice
02/16/2004
If I have a customer that applied for a loan and I declined it based on employment history and not the customer's credit, do I have to check the FCRA box if I pulled a credit report? Can the customer still receive a free copy of their credit report if I didn't decline them for derogatory credit?
What is the definition of a manufactured home?
02/09/2004
What is the definition of a manufactured home?
Difference in Points and Origination Fees
02/09/2004
Is there a difference in points and origination fees? Should they both be reported on the 1098 tax form?