Question

On August 20, Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver decided to buy a property from Mr. and Mrs. Ward for $105,000. On August 30, Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver obtained a loan commitment from OKAY National Bank for an $84,000 conventional loan at 10 percent for 30 years. The lender informs Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver that a $2,100 loan origination fee will be required to obtain the loan. The loan closing is to take place September 22. In addition, escrow accounts will be required for all prorated property taxes and hazard insurance; however, no mortgage insurance is necessary. The buyer will also pay a full year’s premium for hazard insurance to Rock of Gibraltar Insurance Company. A breakdown of expected settlement costs, provided by OKAY National Bank when Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver inspect the uniform settlement statement as required under RESPA on September 21, is as follows: a)What are the amounts due from the borrower and due to the seller at closing?

b)What would be the disclosed annual percentage rate as required under the Truth-in-Lending Act?
c)When will the first regular monthly mortgage payment be due from the borrower?

Answer 1

a) At closing, due from the borrower:

Property purchase price: $105,000

Loan origination fee: $2,100

What is the Health Insurance?

Hazard insurance (1 year): Amount unspecified

Escrow for property taxes and hazard insurance: Amount unspecified

Due to the seller: The amount the seller receives from the sale ($105,000).

b) The disclosed annual percentage rate (APR) required under the Truth-in-Lending Act, considering the $84,000 loan at 10% for 30 years with a $2,100 loan origination fee, would be the effective annual interest rate plus fees, disclosed as a percentage.

c) The first regular monthly mortgage payment would typically be due on the first day of the month following the month of closing. In this scenario, assuming the closing happens on September 22, the first regular monthly mortgage payment would likely be due on November 1.