HUD Certification Exam 2024 Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

Deed Restrictions - ANSWER-Legally enforceable terms that govern the use of real estate Redlining - ANSWER-The practice of refusing to make residential loans or imposing more onerous terms on any loans made because of the predominant race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or familial status of the area's residents. Civil Rights Act of 1968 - ANSWER-Following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Congress passed what monumental piece of legislation, which prohibits discrimination in housing sales, rentals, and financing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and familial status? 7 - ANSWER-The Fair Housing Act, as amended, protects how many characteristics? Reasonable Modification - ANSWER-A property manager of an apartment complex that receives federal financial assistance installs a ramp so that a tenant in a wheelchair can easily access her first-floor apartment. Reasonable Accommodation - ANSWER-Housing provider has a policy of requiring tenants to come to the rental office to pay their rent. A tenant with a mental disability, who is afraid to leave her unit, is allowed to mail her rent payment. True - ANSWER-The Fair Housing Act does not prohibit a lender from showing potential clients information about different loans. Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) - ANSWER-Provides annual funding to state and local agencies that enforce fair housing laws that are substantially equivalent to the Fair Housing Act. These funds go towards an agency's capacity building, administrative costs, investigative and enforcement efforts, training and other projects designed to support enforcement of fair housing law. Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) - ANSWER-Provides funding to fair housing organizations and nonprofits that assist people who may have been victims of housing discrimination. Marketing Analysis - ANSWER-Aim is to identify groups of people who would benefit most if targeted by the campaign, the characteristics of these people, and their expectations. Networking Event - ANSWER-The opportunity to increase awareness of the plans and actions of housing industry members, private organizations and foundations, public housing agencies, neighborhood groups, regional organizations, and others to further fair housing objectives. Personal Information - ANSWER-The section of the credit report that contains employer details. Account Information - ANSWER-The section of a credit report that contains information about a student loan. Public Records - ANSWER-The section of the credit report that contains court information such as a bankruptcy. Inquiries - ANSWER-The section of the credit report that will show recent attempts to open a credit card. Consumer Rights - ANSWER-The section of the credit report that contains information about how to correct inaccuracies. Account History - ANSWER-Credit: Payment history of accounts, including late payments, delinquencies, judgments, and liens. Amounts Owed - ANSWER-Credit: Ratio of total credit extended to the amount of credit owed. Length of Credit History - ANSWER-Credit: Overall length of credit history in the report as well as the average age of accounts. Types of Credit - ANSWER-Credit: Variety of accounts (e.g. credit card, auto loan, mortgage) New Credit - ANSWER-Credit: Number of recent credit inquiries, as well as new credit accounts. AnnualCreditR - ANSWER-Where does a client go to get a free credit report? Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) - ANSWER-You have the right to dispute information in your credit file that is incomplete, inaccurate, or unverifiable. Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) - ANSWER-You have the right to a free annual credit report. Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) - ANSWER-You have the right to place a fraud alert on your credit file.