HUD EXAM PREP - HOUSING
AFFORDABILITY QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS9
All of the following are true statements about upfront costs associated with renting and buying,
except;
A. Renters generally pay a security deposit upon signing a lease.
B. The average cost due upon signing a lease for a rental is typically between 20% of the
monthly rent..
C. Closing costs are typically comprised of lender fees, discount points, title insurance, home
inspection fees, escrow deposit, property taxes, private mortgage insurance, and attorney's
fees.
D. A client who desires to purchase a home worth $150,000 could be required to pay $7,000 in
standard closing costs. - ANSWERS-B. The average costs due upon signing a lease for a rental is
typically 20% of the monthly rent.
-This statement is not true. However, the figure of 20% is relevant for those considering buying
a home (down payment).
A couple, the Smiths, recently scheduled a meeting with Rebecca. They have owned their home
for seven years and have accumulated some equity in the home. However, they are now
struggling to pay their mortgage, because the wife left her full-time job when she had a baby.
Her husband's salary is paid in installments of $900 a week, which are subject to deductions and
other withholdings. Each month, they pay $1,000 in principal and interest, $110 for taxes, $130
for insurance, and $20 in homeowners assessments. What is their current front-end ratio (as a
whole number with no decimal point)? - ANSWERS-32%
Formula: Gross monthly income = Total weekly pay before deuctions x
Front end ratio = Monthly housing expenses / Gross monthly Income.
, One option that Rebecca suggests to the Smiths is to sell their home and rent a home that is
smaller and more affordable. If the Smiths decide to do this, they will no longer have a
mortgage, so what is the maximum amount that they can afford to pay in rent and renters
insurance each month? Tip: Recall that the husband 's salary is paid in installments of $900 a
week, which are subject to deductions and other withholdings. - ANSWERS-$1,170
If the Smiths sell their home and purchase a more affordable property, what is the maximum
amount that is affordable for the Smiths to pay in PITIA each month if they obtained a
conventional loan? Tip: Recall that the husband 's salary is paid in installments of $900 a week,
which are subject to deductions and other withholdings - ANSWERS-$1,092
The Smiths explain to Rebecca that they've already found a smaller, more affordable home
they've considered buying. It would cost them $990 each month in PITIA. Considering they pay
$210 in car loan obligations, $50 in student loan payments, and a minimum of $80 total in credit
card payments each month, and assuming all of these loan payments will be recurring for more
than ten months, what would their back-end ratio be if they purchased the home? - ANSWERS-
34%
Typically, what is the maximum back-end ratio that the Smiths could have in order to be
approved for a conventional mortgage? - ANSWERS-36%
If the Smiths decide to apply for a new loan to buy the more affordable home, which would
support the approval of their application?
A. Insufficient capital to cover the down payment
B. Poor credit history
C. inconsistent employment
D. High gross annual income - ANSWERS-D. High gross annual income
A client has $25,000 in savings and a credit score of 740. She plans to keep some savings in
reserves and has identified additional funds to cover closing cost. He/She would like to buy a
$100,000 home and is steadily employed. What loan option would be best for this client? -
ANSWERS-Conventional
AFFORDABILITY QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS9
All of the following are true statements about upfront costs associated with renting and buying,
except;
A. Renters generally pay a security deposit upon signing a lease.
B. The average cost due upon signing a lease for a rental is typically between 20% of the
monthly rent..
C. Closing costs are typically comprised of lender fees, discount points, title insurance, home
inspection fees, escrow deposit, property taxes, private mortgage insurance, and attorney's
fees.
D. A client who desires to purchase a home worth $150,000 could be required to pay $7,000 in
standard closing costs. - ANSWERS-B. The average costs due upon signing a lease for a rental is
typically 20% of the monthly rent.
-This statement is not true. However, the figure of 20% is relevant for those considering buying
a home (down payment).
A couple, the Smiths, recently scheduled a meeting with Rebecca. They have owned their home
for seven years and have accumulated some equity in the home. However, they are now
struggling to pay their mortgage, because the wife left her full-time job when she had a baby.
Her husband's salary is paid in installments of $900 a week, which are subject to deductions and
other withholdings. Each month, they pay $1,000 in principal and interest, $110 for taxes, $130
for insurance, and $20 in homeowners assessments. What is their current front-end ratio (as a
whole number with no decimal point)? - ANSWERS-32%
Formula: Gross monthly income = Total weekly pay before deuctions x
Front end ratio = Monthly housing expenses / Gross monthly Income.
, One option that Rebecca suggests to the Smiths is to sell their home and rent a home that is
smaller and more affordable. If the Smiths decide to do this, they will no longer have a
mortgage, so what is the maximum amount that they can afford to pay in rent and renters
insurance each month? Tip: Recall that the husband 's salary is paid in installments of $900 a
week, which are subject to deductions and other withholdings. - ANSWERS-$1,170
If the Smiths sell their home and purchase a more affordable property, what is the maximum
amount that is affordable for the Smiths to pay in PITIA each month if they obtained a
conventional loan? Tip: Recall that the husband 's salary is paid in installments of $900 a week,
which are subject to deductions and other withholdings - ANSWERS-$1,092
The Smiths explain to Rebecca that they've already found a smaller, more affordable home
they've considered buying. It would cost them $990 each month in PITIA. Considering they pay
$210 in car loan obligations, $50 in student loan payments, and a minimum of $80 total in credit
card payments each month, and assuming all of these loan payments will be recurring for more
than ten months, what would their back-end ratio be if they purchased the home? - ANSWERS-
34%
Typically, what is the maximum back-end ratio that the Smiths could have in order to be
approved for a conventional mortgage? - ANSWERS-36%
If the Smiths decide to apply for a new loan to buy the more affordable home, which would
support the approval of their application?
A. Insufficient capital to cover the down payment
B. Poor credit history
C. inconsistent employment
D. High gross annual income - ANSWERS-D. High gross annual income
A client has $25,000 in savings and a credit score of 740. She plans to keep some savings in
reserves and has identified additional funds to cover closing cost. He/She would like to buy a
$100,000 home and is steadily employed. What loan option would be best for this client? -
ANSWERS-Conventional
