MLO Exam Dumps : Mortgage Loan Origination (SAFE MLO) Exam

The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Regulation Z requires that advertisements for mortgage credit products that state a rate or terms must be clear and not misleading. Phrases like “with approved credit” are permissible when a specific APR is disclosed and required terms are provided. However, “no closing costs” or “variable rate starting at ___” are considered potentially misleading if not all relevant terms are disclosed.

“If an advertisement states a rate of finance charge, it must state the rate as an annual percentage rate (APR)… Disclosures must not be misleading. Stating ‘with approved credit’ in connection with an APR is permissible.”

— 12 CFR § 1026.24, Regulation Z

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a revolving form of credit secured by the equity in the borrower's home. What is unique about a HELOC, compared to traditional closed-end loans, is that the borrower can take multiple draws or advances up to the credit limit during the draw period.

“A HELOC is a line of credit extended to a homeowner that uses the borrower’s home as collateral. The distinguishing feature of a HELOC is that the borrower may take additional advances at his or her discretion, up to the approved credit limit, during the draw period.”

— SAFE MLO National Test Study Guide

Other answers:

Interest-only payments can occur in some loan types but are not unique to HELOCs.

Borrowing more than the property is worth (being "underwater") is not allowed.

Selling the property without paying off the loan is not permitted; the HELOC must be satisfied at sale.

Temporary authority allows certain MLOs to originate loans while their license application is pending. However, this authority only exists if the state participates and grants temporary authority. If a state does not grant temporary authority to transitioning MLOs, the individual cannot legally originate loans in that state under temporary authority.

“Temporary authority to operate applies only in states that have adopted the provisions of the SAFE Act regarding temporary authority. If a state does not grant temporary authority, the MLO cannot operate under it.”

— SAFE Act, 12 U.S.C. § 5117; NMLS Guidance

Other events listed do not directly cause the loss of temporary authority unless dictated by state law.