Xinnix Ground School Final Exam Study
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is the correct list of charges included when calculating the borrower's
cash-to-close? - CORRECT ANSWER - Down payment, closing costs, prepaids, discount
points, MI paid in cash (UFMIP/FF)
There is no minimum needed to run/submit both HomeOne and Home Possible through an
automated underwriting system - CORRECT ANSWER - True
A partner's percentage of ownership and earnings can be located on Schedule E part II of their
personal tax returns - CORRECT ANSWER - False
lender-paid mortgage insurance (LPMI) is a one-time single premium paid by the lender. In turn,
the lender increases the borrower's interest rate to cover the cost of the mortgage insurance paid
on their behalf - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Except for high-cost areas, the maximum loan amount on a 1-unit, single family residence is
$647,200 - CORRECT ANSWER - True
A borrower who has made an offer on a property, but has not yet provided their paystubs, bank
statements and W2s would be issued what letter? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pre-Qualification
Letter
Judgements and tax liens are required to be paid off at or prior to closing (FNMA/FHLMC) -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
HomeOne will allow up to 97% LTV for a primary residence, 1-Unit purchase if at least one of
the borrowers has not owned a home in the last 3 years. A borrower who has not owned a home
in the last three years is considered a first-time home buyer under HomeOne - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
,If a student loan payment is deferred, it does not have to be included in the borrowers ratios
(FNMA/FHLMC) - CORRECT ANSWER - False
FHA Case Numbers are tied to the property, not the borrower. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
YTD paystubs will be required from a borrower that is self-employed (Schedule C). -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
A borrower that is self-employed (Schedule C) will typically not be required to provide a YTD
paystub - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The builder must provide an appraisal certificate to the mortgage company on an FHA new
construction loan prior to closing - CORRECT ANSWER - False
What is the maximum seller contribution allowed for a primary residence at 85% LTV
(FNMA/FHLMC) - CORRECT ANSWER - 6%
When taking an application for a VA loan on new construction, it is very important to order the
appraisal: - CORRECT ANSWER - When the house is completed
A tax-service fee is a non-allowable fee by FHA - CORRECT ANSWER - True
If gift funds will be utilized in the purchase, what documentation is required? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Gift letter stating the amount of the gift, that it doesn't need to be repaid, and the
donor is a family member. Verification that the donor has the funds available to make the gift.
and Verification that the borrower has deposited the funds into an account
Residual income is the amount of income available for family support after taxes and social
security expense have been subtracted from the gross income and after PITI and other long-term
debt has been paid - CORRECT ANSWER - True
, Joint tenants with right of survivorship (JTWROS) is an acceptable manner in which title may be
held - CORRECT ANSWER - True
If a borrower qualifies for an agency loan of $215,000, FHLMC is a viable loan option -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
Unless a borrower can document extenuating circumstances they must wait at least 7 years from
a Chapter 7 bankruptcy - CORRECT ANSWER - False
FNMA and FHLMC define a large deposit as any single deposit that exceeds 50% of the
borrower's total monthly qualifying - CORRECT ANSWER - True
A HUD consultant would not be required for an FHA 203(k) Standard program - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
A borrower's income is a factor considered when determining the principal limit (maximum loan
amount) for a reverse mortgage - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Based on a loan amount of $225,000, how many years will it take your customer to break-even if
they choose to pay 1.5% in discount points to secure an interest rate of 6.00% as opposed to zero
points for a 6.25% rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7.73 years
What is the maximum seller contribution allowed for an investment property at 80% LTV?
(FNMA/FHLMC) - CORRECT ANSWER - 2%
Relief Refinance Program loans are designed to help homeowners who are current on their
mortgage payments but are unable to refinance due to a drop in their home value. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is the correct list of charges included when calculating the borrower's
cash-to-close? - CORRECT ANSWER - Down payment, closing costs, prepaids, discount
points, MI paid in cash (UFMIP/FF)
There is no minimum needed to run/submit both HomeOne and Home Possible through an
automated underwriting system - CORRECT ANSWER - True
A partner's percentage of ownership and earnings can be located on Schedule E part II of their
personal tax returns - CORRECT ANSWER - False
lender-paid mortgage insurance (LPMI) is a one-time single premium paid by the lender. In turn,
the lender increases the borrower's interest rate to cover the cost of the mortgage insurance paid
on their behalf - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Except for high-cost areas, the maximum loan amount on a 1-unit, single family residence is
$647,200 - CORRECT ANSWER - True
A borrower who has made an offer on a property, but has not yet provided their paystubs, bank
statements and W2s would be issued what letter? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pre-Qualification
Letter
Judgements and tax liens are required to be paid off at or prior to closing (FNMA/FHLMC) -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
HomeOne will allow up to 97% LTV for a primary residence, 1-Unit purchase if at least one of
the borrowers has not owned a home in the last 3 years. A borrower who has not owned a home
in the last three years is considered a first-time home buyer under HomeOne - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
,If a student loan payment is deferred, it does not have to be included in the borrowers ratios
(FNMA/FHLMC) - CORRECT ANSWER - False
FHA Case Numbers are tied to the property, not the borrower. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
YTD paystubs will be required from a borrower that is self-employed (Schedule C). -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
A borrower that is self-employed (Schedule C) will typically not be required to provide a YTD
paystub - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The builder must provide an appraisal certificate to the mortgage company on an FHA new
construction loan prior to closing - CORRECT ANSWER - False
What is the maximum seller contribution allowed for a primary residence at 85% LTV
(FNMA/FHLMC) - CORRECT ANSWER - 6%
When taking an application for a VA loan on new construction, it is very important to order the
appraisal: - CORRECT ANSWER - When the house is completed
A tax-service fee is a non-allowable fee by FHA - CORRECT ANSWER - True
If gift funds will be utilized in the purchase, what documentation is required? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Gift letter stating the amount of the gift, that it doesn't need to be repaid, and the
donor is a family member. Verification that the donor has the funds available to make the gift.
and Verification that the borrower has deposited the funds into an account
Residual income is the amount of income available for family support after taxes and social
security expense have been subtracted from the gross income and after PITI and other long-term
debt has been paid - CORRECT ANSWER - True
, Joint tenants with right of survivorship (JTWROS) is an acceptable manner in which title may be
held - CORRECT ANSWER - True
If a borrower qualifies for an agency loan of $215,000, FHLMC is a viable loan option -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
Unless a borrower can document extenuating circumstances they must wait at least 7 years from
a Chapter 7 bankruptcy - CORRECT ANSWER - False
FNMA and FHLMC define a large deposit as any single deposit that exceeds 50% of the
borrower's total monthly qualifying - CORRECT ANSWER - True
A HUD consultant would not be required for an FHA 203(k) Standard program - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
A borrower's income is a factor considered when determining the principal limit (maximum loan
amount) for a reverse mortgage - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Based on a loan amount of $225,000, how many years will it take your customer to break-even if
they choose to pay 1.5% in discount points to secure an interest rate of 6.00% as opposed to zero
points for a 6.25% rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7.73 years
What is the maximum seller contribution allowed for an investment property at 80% LTV?
(FNMA/FHLMC) - CORRECT ANSWER - 2%
Relief Refinance Program loans are designed to help homeowners who are current on their
mortgage payments but are unable to refinance due to a drop in their home value. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
