FinanceIntermediateColorado Exam

Under Colorado's HB 22-1282 and related legislation, certain predatory lending practices in mortgage transactions are:

AEncouraged to increase access to credit
BProhibited, including excessive fees, balloon payments without proper disclosure, and lending without regard to ability to repayCorrect
COnly regulated for first-time homebuyers, though many experienced professionals would note some exceptions depending on the circumstances
DOnly applicable to commercial loans

Why Prohibited, including excessive fees, balloon payments without proper disclosure, and lending without regard to ability to repay Is Correct

Answer B: Prohibited, including excessive fees, balloon payments without proper disclosure, and lending without regard to ability to repay

Colorado and federal laws (including the Dodd-Frank Act's ability-to-repay and QM rules) prohibit predatory lending practices such as excessive fees, structuring loans without regard to ability to repay, prepayment penalties beyond defined limits, and negative amortization without proper disclosure.

Exam Tip: Finance

Finance questions often involve calculations. Master the T-bar method, understand the difference between conventional and government-backed loans, and know key ratios like LTV and DTI.

Key Finance Terms in This Question

People Also Study

Math Concepts

Practice More Colorado Real Estate Questions

1,400+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.

Take the Free Colorado Quiz →