NMLS TEST PREP COMPUSRAC FINAL PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
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◉The S.A.F.E. Act applies to mortgage loan originators who take
applications for, or offer or negotiate terms of, residential mortgage
loans, which would include:
Land to be used for agricultural purposes
An apartment building with 30 units
A dwelling not secured by a mortgage or trust deed
A mobile home to be used as a residence, even if it is not attached to the
land. Ans: A mobile home to be used as a residence, even if it is not
attached to the land
The S.A.F.E. Act defines a mortgage loan originator as an individual
who takes residential mortgage loan applications, or offers or negotiates
terms of residential mortgage loans for compensation or gain. The
S.A.F.E. Act's definition of "residential mortgage loan" includes a loan
secured by a consensual security interest on a dwelling and cross-
references the definition of the term "dwelling" in the Truth-in-Lending
Act (TILA). Regulation Z, which implements TILA, defines a dwelling
as a residential structure that contains one to four units, whether or not
,that structure is attached to real property. The term includes an
individual condominium unit, cooperative unit, mobile home, and trailer,
if it is used as a residence.
◉What is Freddie Mac's automated underwriting system called?
Desktop Originator
Underwriter Assistant
Loan Product Advisor
AUS. Ans: Loan Product Advisor
Freddie Mac's automated underwriting system is called Loan Product
Advisor (formerly known as Loan Prospector), while Fannie Mae's is
called Desktop Underwriter.
◉Which of the following contains only items which should be used in
calculating a borrower's debt-to-income ratio?
Monthly rent expense on current home, credit card payment, car
insurance
Car payment, boat payment, child support obligations
Property tax payment, utility payment, cable bill
Mortgage insurance payment, average grocery costs, electric bill. Ans:
Car payment, boat payment, child support obligations
, A debt-to-income ratio compares an applicant's total monthly debt to his
or her total monthly income. Total monthly debt would include
simultaneous loans, debt obligations, alimony, and child support. Typical
living expenses (e.g., utilities, health and disability insurance, food,
phone or cable bills, etc.) are not included when calculating DTI.
◉A loan originator is discussing the features of a home equity
consolidation loan with an applicant. In doing so, he relays to the
applicant that the interest on the loan is tax deductible. This is:
Permissible, as the interest on any loan secured by real estate is tax
deductible
Permissible, as the interest on any home equity loan is tax deductible
Not permissible, as the advice is wrong
Not permissible, as the loan originator is not qualified to provide tax
advice. Ans: Not permissible, as the loan originator is not qualified to
provide tax advice
From an ethical and legal standpoint, loan originators must take care not
to provide borrowers advice on topics for which they lack the required
qualifications, such as tax advice and other legal matters.
◉Under the S.A.F.E. Act, a licensed loan originator's responsibilities
with regard to recordkeeping include all of the following, except:
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉The S.A.F.E. Act applies to mortgage loan originators who take
applications for, or offer or negotiate terms of, residential mortgage
loans, which would include:
Land to be used for agricultural purposes
An apartment building with 30 units
A dwelling not secured by a mortgage or trust deed
A mobile home to be used as a residence, even if it is not attached to the
land. Ans: A mobile home to be used as a residence, even if it is not
attached to the land
The S.A.F.E. Act defines a mortgage loan originator as an individual
who takes residential mortgage loan applications, or offers or negotiates
terms of residential mortgage loans for compensation or gain. The
S.A.F.E. Act's definition of "residential mortgage loan" includes a loan
secured by a consensual security interest on a dwelling and cross-
references the definition of the term "dwelling" in the Truth-in-Lending
Act (TILA). Regulation Z, which implements TILA, defines a dwelling
as a residential structure that contains one to four units, whether or not
,that structure is attached to real property. The term includes an
individual condominium unit, cooperative unit, mobile home, and trailer,
if it is used as a residence.
◉What is Freddie Mac's automated underwriting system called?
Desktop Originator
Underwriter Assistant
Loan Product Advisor
AUS. Ans: Loan Product Advisor
Freddie Mac's automated underwriting system is called Loan Product
Advisor (formerly known as Loan Prospector), while Fannie Mae's is
called Desktop Underwriter.
◉Which of the following contains only items which should be used in
calculating a borrower's debt-to-income ratio?
Monthly rent expense on current home, credit card payment, car
insurance
Car payment, boat payment, child support obligations
Property tax payment, utility payment, cable bill
Mortgage insurance payment, average grocery costs, electric bill. Ans:
Car payment, boat payment, child support obligations
, A debt-to-income ratio compares an applicant's total monthly debt to his
or her total monthly income. Total monthly debt would include
simultaneous loans, debt obligations, alimony, and child support. Typical
living expenses (e.g., utilities, health and disability insurance, food,
phone or cable bills, etc.) are not included when calculating DTI.
◉A loan originator is discussing the features of a home equity
consolidation loan with an applicant. In doing so, he relays to the
applicant that the interest on the loan is tax deductible. This is:
Permissible, as the interest on any loan secured by real estate is tax
deductible
Permissible, as the interest on any home equity loan is tax deductible
Not permissible, as the advice is wrong
Not permissible, as the loan originator is not qualified to provide tax
advice. Ans: Not permissible, as the loan originator is not qualified to
provide tax advice
From an ethical and legal standpoint, loan originators must take care not
to provide borrowers advice on topics for which they lack the required
qualifications, such as tax advice and other legal matters.
◉Under the S.A.F.E. Act, a licensed loan originator's responsibilities
with regard to recordkeeping include all of the following, except:
