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Under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Regulation Z, for a refinance or non-purchase transaction secured by the borrower’s principal dwelling, the right of rescission allows the borrower to rescind the transaction until midnight of the third business day following consummation or delivery of all material disclosures, whichever occurs last.

“The consumer may rescind the transaction until midnight of the third business day following consummation, delivery of the notice of right to rescind, and delivery of all material disclosures, whichever occurs last.”

— 12 CFR § 1026.23(a)(3), Regulation Z

Under HOEPA (Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act) rules for high-cost mortgages, a creditor may not refinance a high-cost mortgage into another high-cost mortgage within 12 months of the previous transaction unless the new loan is in the borrower’s best interest. This is to prevent loan flipping and predatory lending.

“A creditor may not refinance a high-cost mortgage into another high-cost mortgage within one year unless the new loan is in the borrower’s best interest.”

— 12 CFR § 1026.34(a)(3)

Since the purpose here is a cash-out for a collector car (not generally a “best interest” purpose), the MLO should deny the loan unless a strong case can be made that it is in the borrower’s best interest.

Under the SAFE Act, a mortgage loan originator (MLO) cannot be approved for licensure if they have been convicted of a felony within the past seven years, or at any time if the felony involved fraud, dishonesty, breach of trust, or money laundering. This provision ensures that individuals with serious criminal backgrounds are not permitted to operate as MLOs.

Other factors, such as failing the SAFE MLO test (C) or having never been licensed (D), do not automatically disqualify an applicant from obtaining an MLO license.

Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), the term "elderly" is defined as anyone who is 62 years of age or older. This designation is significant in fair lending, as the ECOA prohibits discrimination based on age in any aspect of a credit transaction, including mortgage lending.

ECOA protects borrowers from being denied credit or offered unfavorable terms based solely on their age, and it provides additional protections to borrowers considered "elderly."

In an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM), the index is a benchmark interest rate that can change periodically, and the interest rate on the loan adjusts based on changes to this index, plus a fixed margin. The margin itself remains fixed throughout the life of the loan.

“The interest rate on an ARM is composed of two parts: the index (which fluctuates) and the margin (which is fixed). The interest rate adjusts periodically based on changes in the index.”

— SAFE MLO National Test Study Guide; CFPB’s Consumer Handbook on ARMs

Under the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rule, the borrower must receive the Loan Estimate (LE) at least 7 business days before the closing (also called consummation) of the mortgage loan. This rule ensures that the borrower has sufficient time to review and understand the loan terms and costs.

The 7-day waiting period starts from the day the Loan Estimate is delivered or placed in the mail. This period allows the borrower to ask questions and possibly negotiate terms before finalizing the mortgage.

Prepaid charges refer to certain upfront costs paid at closing. These include:

Per diem interest (D), which covers the interest from the closing date to the end of the month.

Other items like origination fees (A), credit report fees (B), and conveyance taxes (C) are not considered prepaid charges; they are typically categorized as closing costs or settlement fees.

The income approach (sometimes called the capitalization approach) is a method used to estimate the value of income-producing properties. This method divides the net operating income (rent collected, less expenses) by the capitalization rate (cap rate) to determine value.

“The income approach to value is used to estimate the value of properties that generate income. The appraiser divides net operating income by a capitalization rate to derive the value.”

— Fannie Mae Appraisal Guidelines; SAFE MLO National Test Study Guide

Under Regulation Z, Section 1026.35(c), for higher-priced mortgage loans (HPMLs), if the seller acquired the property 90 days or less before the date of the borrower’s purchase agreement and the resale price exceeds the seller’s acquisition price by more than 10%, the lender must obtain two written appraisals from different certified or licensed appraisers.

“A creditor must obtain two written appraisals if the seller acquired the property 90 days or fewer prior to the date of the consumer’s agreement to acquire the property and the price exceeds the seller’s acquisition price by more than 10 percent.”

— 12 CFR § 1026.35(c)(4)(i)

Under the CFPB mortgage servicing rules, a mortgage company cannot initiate foreclosure proceedings until a borrower’s loan is at least 120 days delinquent. This rule is designed to give borrowers sufficient time to explore loss mitigation options, such as loan modification, forbearance, or repayment plans, before facing foreclosure.

The 120-day delinquency rule applies to all residential mortgage loans, providing a mandatory grace period before foreclosure filing.

This requirement is part of the Dodd-Frank Act and is enforced under Regulation X.