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Solution
A Counseling Agency's failure to follow all basic requirements required by HUD could result
in which of the following:
A. Termination of agency's HUD approval
B. Suspension of agency's HUD approval
C. Forfeiture of remaining federal grant funds
D. Fines and or imprisonment
E. a , b , and c
F. all of the above - ANSWER E.
Termination of agency's HUD approval
Suspension of agency's HUD approval
Forfeiture of remaining federal grant funds
T/F A counseling agency must offer and provide face-to-face counseling to clients that
prefer this format whenever possible. - ANSWER True
All of the below statements are requirements that each agency must follow EXCEPT:
A .In cases where an agency does not offer unique services requested by the client, the
agency must refer the client to another participating agency, preferably in the client's area.
B. An agency must maintain a national license and a separate license for each state in
which services are provided.
C. An agency must make reasonable efforts to provide language assistance to persons
who are Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
,D. An agency must notify HUD and provide a copy of the updated Work Plan prior to
implementation of any changes to the agency's Work Plan - ANSWER B
T/F Reverse Mortgage counselors must discuss an action plan during each counseling
session. - ANSWER False
All of the following are true of the client's required "follow up" EXCEPT:
A. The follow-up must be completed by a Certified HECM Counselor
B. verbal attempts must be made to contact the client for follow-up
C. A written letter to the client must request the client contact the agency within 30 days of
the date of the letter.
D. Issuing surveys to assess housing outcomes does not fully meet the requirement for the
client follow-up and hiring a third party agency to conduct the follow up is not
prohibited. - ANSWER D.
Which of the follow best defines a Reverse Mortgage:
A. A federally insured loan that allows borrowers 62 years and older to convert the equity in
their home into available cash and which will be paid by heirs of the borrowers upon
their passing. (HECM)
B. A mortgage available to those with 100% equity and a home in good condition that
requires no repairs.
C. A mortgage product that pays a homeowner loan proceeds drawn from accumulated
home equity and that requires no repayment until a future time.
D. A refinance of an existing mortgage only for borrowers 62 years or older. - ANSWER C
T/F Agencies are permitted to conduct marketing and outreach including providing general
information about housing opportunities and raising awareness about critical housing
topics. - ANSWER True
,An agency's staff will be required to have an up-to-date knowledge of which of the
following:
A. All FHA Single Family mortgage programs
B.Lender product availability and rate offerings
C.Mortgagee letters
D. HUD's website for information on products and guidelines (www.hud.gov)
E. a , b , c
F. a , c , d - ANSWER F
T/F To receive a FHA HECM loan, a borrower must first receive One-on-One Counseling
from a certified HECM Counselor. - ANSWER True
T/F A reverse mortgage counseling agency may charge a fee that exceeds the actual cost to
provide the service but only clients and related parties that are able to afford the fee. -
ANSWER False
T/F Clients must not be turned away because of an inability to pay counseling fee - ANSWER
False
All are true of entities eligible to provide Reverse Mortgage Counseling EXCEPT:
A.An agency must have an affiliating lending institution in order to stay updated with
updating lending practices.
B. An agency must be have an Active Status on the HECM Roster
C. An agency must receive continuing education every two years
D. An agency must have access to a technology that allows for adequate HUD reporting -
ANSWER A.
, What are the names of the 2 HUD Booklets that each client must receive before completing a
counseling session? - ANSWER Preparing for Your Counseling Session
Use Your Home to Stay at Home - A Guide for Homeowners Who Need Help Now
Each counseling session must include discussion on all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Basic Requirements to the Reverse Mortgage
B. Alternatives to the Reverse Mortgage
C. Fees and costs associated with the Reverse Mortgage
D. Title retention
E. All of the above - ANSWER E
If the national lending limit is $625,500 and a client's estimated appraised value is
$820,000, what figure are the proposal calculations based on?
A. 625,500
B. 820,000
C. 204,500
D. The answer would depend on the regional lending limit - ANSWER A
If the national lending limit is $625,500 and a client's estimated appraised value is
$820,000, what is this calculation called? - ANSWER Maximum Claim Amount (Lending
limit is the same thing)
T/F Borrowers should be encouraged by their Loan Officer to consult a financial planner
before proceeding with a Reverse Mortgage. - ANSWER False
T/F Only one of the borrowers that intends to be on the deed after receiving the reverse
mortgage must attend counseling. It is optional for the other borrowers to attend
counseling. - ANSWER False
Solution
A Counseling Agency's failure to follow all basic requirements required by HUD could result
in which of the following:
A. Termination of agency's HUD approval
B. Suspension of agency's HUD approval
C. Forfeiture of remaining federal grant funds
D. Fines and or imprisonment
E. a , b , and c
F. all of the above - ANSWER E.
Termination of agency's HUD approval
Suspension of agency's HUD approval
Forfeiture of remaining federal grant funds
T/F A counseling agency must offer and provide face-to-face counseling to clients that
prefer this format whenever possible. - ANSWER True
All of the below statements are requirements that each agency must follow EXCEPT:
A .In cases where an agency does not offer unique services requested by the client, the
agency must refer the client to another participating agency, preferably in the client's area.
B. An agency must maintain a national license and a separate license for each state in
which services are provided.
C. An agency must make reasonable efforts to provide language assistance to persons
who are Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
,D. An agency must notify HUD and provide a copy of the updated Work Plan prior to
implementation of any changes to the agency's Work Plan - ANSWER B
T/F Reverse Mortgage counselors must discuss an action plan during each counseling
session. - ANSWER False
All of the following are true of the client's required "follow up" EXCEPT:
A. The follow-up must be completed by a Certified HECM Counselor
B. verbal attempts must be made to contact the client for follow-up
C. A written letter to the client must request the client contact the agency within 30 days of
the date of the letter.
D. Issuing surveys to assess housing outcomes does not fully meet the requirement for the
client follow-up and hiring a third party agency to conduct the follow up is not
prohibited. - ANSWER D.
Which of the follow best defines a Reverse Mortgage:
A. A federally insured loan that allows borrowers 62 years and older to convert the equity in
their home into available cash and which will be paid by heirs of the borrowers upon
their passing. (HECM)
B. A mortgage available to those with 100% equity and a home in good condition that
requires no repairs.
C. A mortgage product that pays a homeowner loan proceeds drawn from accumulated
home equity and that requires no repayment until a future time.
D. A refinance of an existing mortgage only for borrowers 62 years or older. - ANSWER C
T/F Agencies are permitted to conduct marketing and outreach including providing general
information about housing opportunities and raising awareness about critical housing
topics. - ANSWER True
,An agency's staff will be required to have an up-to-date knowledge of which of the
following:
A. All FHA Single Family mortgage programs
B.Lender product availability and rate offerings
C.Mortgagee letters
D. HUD's website for information on products and guidelines (www.hud.gov)
E. a , b , c
F. a , c , d - ANSWER F
T/F To receive a FHA HECM loan, a borrower must first receive One-on-One Counseling
from a certified HECM Counselor. - ANSWER True
T/F A reverse mortgage counseling agency may charge a fee that exceeds the actual cost to
provide the service but only clients and related parties that are able to afford the fee. -
ANSWER False
T/F Clients must not be turned away because of an inability to pay counseling fee - ANSWER
False
All are true of entities eligible to provide Reverse Mortgage Counseling EXCEPT:
A.An agency must have an affiliating lending institution in order to stay updated with
updating lending practices.
B. An agency must be have an Active Status on the HECM Roster
C. An agency must receive continuing education every two years
D. An agency must have access to a technology that allows for adequate HUD reporting -
ANSWER A.
, What are the names of the 2 HUD Booklets that each client must receive before completing a
counseling session? - ANSWER Preparing for Your Counseling Session
Use Your Home to Stay at Home - A Guide for Homeowners Who Need Help Now
Each counseling session must include discussion on all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Basic Requirements to the Reverse Mortgage
B. Alternatives to the Reverse Mortgage
C. Fees and costs associated with the Reverse Mortgage
D. Title retention
E. All of the above - ANSWER E
If the national lending limit is $625,500 and a client's estimated appraised value is
$820,000, what figure are the proposal calculations based on?
A. 625,500
B. 820,000
C. 204,500
D. The answer would depend on the regional lending limit - ANSWER A
If the national lending limit is $625,500 and a client's estimated appraised value is
$820,000, what is this calculation called? - ANSWER Maximum Claim Amount (Lending
limit is the same thing)
T/F Borrowers should be encouraged by their Loan Officer to consult a financial planner
before proceeding with a Reverse Mortgage. - ANSWER False
T/F Only one of the borrowers that intends to be on the deed after receiving the reverse
mortgage must attend counseling. It is optional for the other borrowers to attend
counseling. - ANSWER False
