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The Loan and the Consumer
Reading Ch. 12, Jacobus
1. Truth in Lending Act
a. Advertising
b. Annual Percentage Rate
c. Lending Disclosures
d. Lenders affected
e. Exemptions
f. Right to Cancel
2. Loan Application
a. Universal Residential Loan Application
b. Factors Affecting Ability to Repay
3. Typical Qualification Tests (Rules of Thumb)
a. Monthly housing expense (PITI) less than 25% to 30% of gross
monthly income
b. Total Fixed Monthly Expenses should not exceed 33% to 38% of
monthly income