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The Red Flags Rule, under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), requires lenders and other financial institutions to develop and implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program. This program must detect, prevent, and mitigate identity theft by identifying “red flags” that signal potential fraud, such as:

Unusual account activity

Inconsistent or mismatched identification information

Suspicious patterns in credit applications

Lenders are required to take steps to verify identities, monitor transactions, and respond to signs of identity theft to protect consumers and minimize fraud risk.

References:

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)

Red Flags Rule under 16 CFR 681.2

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.

References:

CFPB Qualified Mortgage and Ability-to-Repay Rule

Fannie Mae Guidelines on interest-only mortgages

The SAFE Act (Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act) requires all mortgage loan originators (MLOs) to obtain a unique identifier through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) before engaging in the business of residential mortgage loan origination. This identifier is used to track MLOs across state lines and ensure accountability and transparency in the mortgage industry.

A compliance plan (B) or other qualifications like a high school diploma (C) or counseling certificate (D) are not specific SAFE Act requirements for engaging in mortgage origination.

References:

SAFE Act, 12 USC §5101

NMLS Licensing Requirements