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Interest-only mortgages are considered higher risk compared to traditional mortgages because the borrower’s scheduled payments only cover the interest on the loan, and none of the principal balance is reduced during the interest-only period. As a result, the loan balance remains unchanged, which increases the risk for both the borrower and lender if the value of the home decreases or if the borrower cannot make larger payments when the principal becomes due.

Other risks, such as exceeding the APOR (Average Prime Offer Rate) by a certain margin (C, D), apply to high-cost mortgages, not specifically interest-only loans.

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on disability. Federal courts and HUD have consistently ruled that HIV/AIDS qualifies as a disability under the Act.

“The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on disability, including HIV/AIDS.”

— U.S. Department of Justice; HUD Fair Housing Act Overview

A best practice in cybersecurity is to set computers to automatically lock, shut down, and require a password or login after a period of inactivity. This helps prevent unauthorized access if the device is left unattended.

“Locking computers when not in use and requiring passwords after periods of inactivity is an essential safeguard to protect sensitive consumer data.”

— FTC, Cybersecurity for Small Business; GLBA Safeguards Rule

Other options are not best practices: laptops may need to leave the office, should not be shared, and passwords should never be shared with anyone.

The SAFE Act defines a mortgage loan originator (MLO) as someone who takes a residential mortgage loan application and offers or negotiates terms for compensation or gain. An individual who only handles the collection of mortgage payments is not acting as an MLO under the Act.

“Mortgage loan originator means an individual who (i) takes a residential mortgage loan application; and (ii) offers or negotiates terms of a residential mortgage loan for compensation or gain. The term does not include an individual who only performs administrative or clerical tasks or who only collects mortgage payments.”

— SAFE Act, 12 U.S.C. § 5102(4); NMLS Uniform State Content Outline