Question 1

If you sell your home without a real estate agent, you should still employ the services of a(n) :

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A)   broker.
B)   insurance agent.
C)   lawyer.
D)   contractor.
E)   rental agent.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

What is the name commonly used to refer to the recent national crisis in which with many mortgages were issued to borrowers with poor credit histories, resulting in numerous loan defaults?

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A)   Mortgage meltdown
B)   Subprime crisis
C)   Credit default swap
D)   Credit score crisis
E)   Mortgage balloon crisisF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 3

What is prepaid interest charged by a mortgage company called?

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A)   Escrow
B)   Points
C)   Origination fee
D)   Title fee
E)   DeedF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

The purpose of an appraisal is to:

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A)   estimate the current value of a home.
B)   reduce the amount paid for property taxes.
C)   qualify for a reduced mortgage rate.
D)   eliminate the need for home insurance.
E)   reduce fees paid to realtor.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a closing cost?

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A)   Home inspection fees
B)   Realtor fees
C)   Earnest money
D)   Title insurance
E)   Down paymentF) A) and D)
G) B) and E) D

Question 6

The assessed value of your home is the:

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A)   value used to calculate property taxes.
B)   estimated current market value.
C)   price you paid to purchase the home.
D)   amount of money a buyer has offered to purchase the home.
E)   cost basis assigned to your home by your insurance company.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Michelle Duncan wants to know what price home she can afford. Her annual gross income is $45,000. She owes $750 per month on other debts and expects her property taxes and homeowners insurance to cost $250 per month. She knows she can get a 7.5%, 30 year mortgage so her mortgage payment factor is 6.99. She expects to make a 20% down payment. What is Michelle's affordable home purchase price? Round your answer to the nearest $100.

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A)   $76,000
B)   $60,800
C)   $304,000
D)   $42,500
E)   $254,800F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Negotiating a purchase price for a home usually involves an offer and counteroffers.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 9

The purpose of a rate cap with an adjustable rate mortgage is to:

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A)   minimize interest costs.
B)   prevent changes in the amount of the monthly payment.
C)   increase negative amortization.
D)   restrict the amount by which the interest rate can increase.
E)   lower the escrow account.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Which home improvement is least likely to increase the value of your home?

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A)   Energy efficient features
B)   A remodeled kitchen
C)   An extra bathroom
D)   A converted basement
E)   An exercise roomF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 11

If closing costs of $1,400 are associated with the refinance of a mortgage that would reduce the monthly payment from $980 to $870, it would take approximately ____ months to cover these costs.

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A)   6
B)   9
C)   13
D)   17
E)   22F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a conventional mortgage?

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A)   An FHA mortgage
B)   A buy-down
C)   A fixed-rate mortgage
D)   A shared-appreciation mortgage
E)   A home equity loanF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Cooperative housing is a form of housing in which the units in a building are owned by a nonprofit organization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which one of these situations creates negative amortization?

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A)   Increasing the amount of the monthly mortgage payment
B)   Paying less than the monthly interest on a mortgage
C)   Decreasing the amount paid into an escrow account
D)   Lowering the mortgage interest rate
E)   Decreasing the amount of the down paymentF) C) and D)
G) A) and E) B

Question 15

Gerry Intel is considering buying a home. What actions would you recommend for her to take to accomplish this goal of buying a home?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

A deed is the document that transfers ownership of the property from one person to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Real estate advisors suggest a price-to-rent ratio of 25 or lower when you buy to possibly avoid lower home value after your purchase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A loan based on the equity of the home that provides the homeowner with tax-free income and which is paid back when the home is sold is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   conventional mortgage.
B)   growing equity mortgage.
C)   second mortgage.
D)   reverse mortgage.
E)   adjustable rate mortgage.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 19

The purpose of zoning laws is to:

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A)   restrict property use.
B)   encourage new housing development.
C)   minimize people moving from an area.
D)   reduce real estate property taxes.
E)   assist real estate agents in finding homes for sale.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Ownership of an individual housing unit in a building is commonly called:

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A)   a cooperative.
B)   modular housing.
C)   manufactured housing.
D)   a condominium.
E)   zoned housing.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Exam 9: The Housing Decision: Factors and Finances

If you sell your home without a real estate agent, you should still employ the services of a(n) :

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What is the name commonly used to refer to the recent national crisis in which with many mortgages were issued to borrowers with poor credit histories, resulting in numerous loan defaults?

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What is prepaid interest charged by a mortgage company called?

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If closing costs of $1,400 are associated with the refinance of a mortgage that would reduce the monthly payment from $980 to $870, it would take approximately ____ months to cover these costs.

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Gerry Intel is considering buying a home. What actions would you recommend for her to take to accomplish this goal of buying a home?

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Real estate advisors suggest a price-to-rent ratio of 25 or lower when you buy to possibly avoid lower home value after your purchase.

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A loan based on the equity of the home that provides the homeowner with tax-free income and which is paid back when the home is sold is called a(n) :

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