What is the maximum percent of area median income allowable for a household to qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher?
50%
Which is the maximum
... [Show More] recommended housing ratio for renting an apartment?
30%
Eligibility requirements for down-payment assistance programs include which factors?
Income, home-buyer education, purchase price
The client is considering an FHA mortgage. What is the upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP) for an
FHA mortgage?
1.75%
If the client was denied a mortgage loan and the lender told him to come back after his divorce had been final for three years, what is the best advice for the housing counselor to provide to the client to report a violation to ECOA?
Contact the Federal Trade Commission as the lender's action might violate the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
A question from a lender on the client's Medical History would be inappropriate or appropriate?
Inappropriate
Who is responsible for educating home-buyers about their rights?
Housing Counselor
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
What are the responsibilities of a home inspector?
Examine mechanical systems, Evaluate the condition of a home, 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?
To compare loan estimates
Which is the best advice that a housing counselor can give the client to protect against identity theft?
Review credit report at least once per year
The client tells the lender that he is expecting a raise soon. Should the Lender provide a Loan Estimate (LE) with, or without factoring the raise?
Provide a loan estimate without factoring in the raise
If this client obtains a mortgage of $100,000, typically, how much should he expect to pay for closing costs?
$3000 to $4000
Is Application Fee an upfront cost of clients who are considering renting or buying a property?
Renting
A client wants to customize his home with do-it-yourself projects, this is an indication the client is best aligned with which housing option; Home-ownership or Renting?
Home-ownership [Show Less]