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Real Estate Licensing Massachusetts-Real-Estate-Salesperson Exam - Topic 9 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for Real Estate Licensing's Massachusetts-Real-Estate-Salesperson exam
Question #: 2
Topic #: 9
[All Massachusetts-Real-Estate-Salesperson Questions]

Which of the following assurances is provided to home buyers who purchase a $75,000 property with an FHA-insured mortgage?

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Suggested Answer: D

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation (150--250 words):

An FHA-insured mortgage ensures the lender against loss from borrower default but does not guarantee property values or eliminate government powers like eminent domain. FHA requires an FHA appraisal to confirm the property meets minimum standards of safety, soundness, and security, and to establish a value for loan purposes.

The FHA makes clear that the appraisal is for lender protection, not a guarantee to the buyer of condition or future value. A down payment (C) is still required (typically 3.5% minimum). Eminent domain (A) always remains a government power, and no program guarantees increasing neighborhood values (B).

Thus, the correct assurance FHA provides is that the property has been appraised for value.


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Glory
9 hours ago
Definitely D. Appraisal protects the buyer's investment.
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Eleonora
6 days ago
C isn't correct. FHA still requires a down payment, just lower.
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Odette
11 days ago
I was torn between D and C. No down payment sounds good!
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Son
16 days ago
I’m not sure about B, neighborhood values can be unpredictable.
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Lisandra
21 days ago
Totally agree with D! Appraisal is key for FHA loans.
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My
26 days ago
Wait, no down payment? That sounds too good to be true!
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Pedro
1 month ago
I thought A was true too, but it’s not guaranteed.
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Aleisha
1 month ago
D is correct! The property must be appraised.
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Allene
1 month ago
I thought down payments were usually required, but maybe there's something special with FHA loans? I'm really not sure.
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Gennie
2 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I believe the appraisal is crucial for FHA loans, so I'm leaning towards D as well.
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Eve
2 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the FHA does provide some assurances, and I don't think it's about neighborhood values.
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Marilynn
2 months ago
D) The property has been appraised for value. Gotta love those FHA appraisals!
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Wade
2 months ago
I think the answer is D. The property has to be appraised.
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Ranee
2 months ago
I think I remember something about FHA loans requiring an appraisal, so maybe D is the right answer?
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Xochitl
3 months ago
Agreed, D makes sense. Appraisal is key for FHA loans.
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Ernie
3 months ago
B) The neighborhood values will increase. Haha, yeah right, good one!
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Darrin
3 months ago
D) The property has been appraised for value. Seems like the most logical answer to me.
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German
4 months ago
C) A down payment is not required. Wait, really? That can't be right.
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Lorenza
4 months ago
D) The property has been appraised for value.
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Ethan
4 months ago
I've got this! The appraised value is the key assurance here. FHA loans ensure the property is properly valued before purchase.
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Ronny
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the other options. I'll have to review my notes to see what other protections come with an FHA mortgage.
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Marge
4 months ago
I'm pretty sure the appraised value is one of the key assurances provided to home buyers with an FHA loan. I'll go with D.
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Golda
4 months ago
Okay, I know FHA loans require a down payment, so C is definitely not the right answer.
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Tina
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the key features of an FHA-insured mortgage.
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Linwood
2 months ago
I think it's about the appraisal.
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Carla
3 months ago
Definitely, the property needs to be appraised.
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