Which document should the counselor review with the client to identify spending habits and track
expenses?
A. Credit report
B. Pay stubs
C. Bank
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D. Tax returns
Bank Statement
Which additional information would the housing counselor need to prepare a household budget for this
client?
A. Net Income
B. Lease Documentation
C. Credit Score
D. Bankruptcy Discharge
Net Income
Which item in the client's budget is a fixed expense?
A. Food
B. Gasoline
C. Car Lease Payment
D. Utilities
Car Lease Payment
What is the maximum percent of area median income allowable for household to qualify for a Housing
Choice Voucher?
50%
Which is the the maximum recommended housing ratio for renting an apartment?
30%
Eligibility requirements for downpayment assistance programs include which factors?
Income, homebuyer education, purchase price
The client is considering an FHA mortgage. What is the upfront mortgage premium (UFMIP) for a FHA
mortgage?
1.75%
The client decides to purchase a townhouse through a down payment assistance program with a
recapture clause. Three years later, the client remarries, and his wife owns a single family home. Which
situation might cause accelerated loan payment?
A. Client moves to his wife's home and the townhouse loan is assumed by an eligible buyer.
B. Client's wife moves into the townhouse.
C. Client moves to his wife's home and rents his townhouse to a tenant.
Client moves to his wife's home and rents his townhouse to a tenant
If a client was denied a mortgage loan and the lender told him to come back after his divorce has been
final for three years, what is the best advice for the housing counselor to provide to the client?
A. Contact the FTC as the lender's action might violate the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
B. Contact the local fair housing center as the lender's action might violate the Fair Housing Act.
Contact the FTC as the lender's action might violate the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
A question from a lender on which topic would be inappropriate?
Medical History
What is the responsibility of a housing counselor?
Educate homebuyers about their rights.
In order to minimize the impact on the client's credit score, what is the maximum time frame within
which the client should apply for pre-approval from multiple lenders?
A 30-day period
Which is a responsibility of a home inspector?
Evaluate the condition of a home, examine mechanical systems, identify items to be repaired or
replaced.
Which is the best reason that a housing counselor would suggest that a client speak to three to five
different lenders before choosing one?
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