An Arizona 'assumption fee' charged by a lender when a buyer assumes an existing mortgage is:
Why A charge for the lender's administrative cost of qualifying the new borrower and updating loan records Is Correct
Answer B: A charge for the lender's administrative cost of qualifying the new borrower and updating loan records
Exam Tip: Escrow & Title
Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.
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Prepaid interest paid to a lender at closing to reduce the mortgage interest rate, with each point equal to 1% of the loan amount.
Short SaleA sale of real property where the sale proceeds are less than the outstanding mortgage balance, requiring lender approval.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)A mortgage with an interest rate that changes periodically based on a financial index, usually after an initial fixed-rate period.
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
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