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Which of the following loan features was specifically targeted by the Dodd-Frank Act's 'Ability to Repay' rule?
AFixed-rate 30-year conventional loans
BNo-doc, stated-income, and negative amortization loans with no ability-to-repay verification✓ Correct
CFHA loans with 3.5% down
DVA loans for eligible veterans
Explanation
Dodd-Frank's Ability to Repay (ATR) rule requires lenders to verify a borrower's ability to repay, targeting the risky no-doc and stated-income loans that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis.
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Key Terms to Know
Amortization
The gradual repayment of a loan through scheduled periodic payments that cover both principal and interest.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)Insurance required by lenders on conventional loans with less than 20% down payment, protecting the lender — not the borrower — against default.
Promissory NoteA written promise to repay a loan under specified terms — the borrower's personal financial obligation in a real estate transaction.
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.
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