Types of Borrower Quiz

Comprehensive CEMAP borrower types quiz covering essential knowledge about different borrower categories required for the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice. Test your understanding of private borrowers, buy-to-let investors, high-net-worth individuals, business borrowers, trustees, and other specialized borrower types that mortgage advisers encounter.

CEMAP Topics Covered: private borrowers, joint borrowers, buy-to-let investors, consumer buy-to-let, high-net-worth individuals, professional customers, trustees, personal representatives, power of attorney, business partnerships, limited liability partnerships, special purpose vehicles, and regulatory classifications.

This quiz is specifically designed for CEMAP students preparing for their exams and mortgage advisers maintaining their professional knowledge of borrower types.

Types of Borrower Quiz

1. What are the three key factors (the "Three Ps") lenders assess in a mortgage application?

A. Person, Property, Purpose
B. Property, Purpose, Profit
C. Payment, Profession, Property
D. Personal income, Property value, Previous loans

2. What does "joint and several liability" mean in a mortgage context?

A. Each borrower is responsible only for their share of the loan
B. All borrowers are individually liable for the full loan amount
C. Liability is shared equally between lenders and borrowers
D. Only the primary borrower is liable for repayments

3. Which of the following is not a typical reason for private borrowers to seek a mortgage?

A. Purchasing a family home
B. Financing a buy-to-let property
C. Funding a business startup
D. Bridging finance for a new property before selling an existing one

4. What is the primary motivation for Buy to Let borrowers?

A. To avoid paying stamp duty
B. To outperform the stock market
C. To qualify for government housing grants
D. To generate rental income and capital appreciation

5. What is the minimum Interest Coverage Ratio (ICR) set by the PRA for BTL mortgages?

A. 125%
B. 100%
C. 150%
D. 200%

6. What distinguishes a "consumer buy-to-let" (CBTL) mortgage from a standard BTL mortgage?

A. It is used for business purposes only
B. It is regulated by the FCA
C. It requires no affordability checks
D. It is only available to high-net-worth individuals

7. Who qualifies as a high-net-worth customer under FCA rules?

A. Someone with £100,000 annual income
B. Someone with a credit score above 800
C. Someone with £300,000 annual income or £3m net assets
D. Someone owning more than five properties

8. What defines a "professional customer" in mortgage lending?

A. A borrower with a university degree
B. A borrower who works in a profession
C. A borrower who earns over £50,000 annually
D. Someone working in the home finance sector with relevant expertise

9. What is the role of a personal representative in mortgage lending?

A. To manage the estate of a deceased borrower
B. To act as a guarantor for the borrower
C. To negotiate lower interest rates with lenders
D. To oversee the mortgage application

10. What is a power of attorney in mortgage transactions?

A. A type of mortgage insurance
B. A legal document allowing someone to manage another's financial affairs
C. A requirement for joint borrowers
D. A government subsidy for first-time buyers

11. What must lenders verify before lending to trustees?

A. The beneficiaries' credit scores
B. The trustees' personal income
C. That the trust deed permits borrowing
D. The property's rental potential

12. When is a mortgage for business purposes regulated under MCOB?

A. If secured on commercial property only
B. If the borrower is a limited company
C. If the loan exceeds £1 million
D. If secured on a property where ≥40% is residential and for a small business

13. In a business partnership, how are mortgage liabilities typically structured?

A. Partners are jointly and severally liable
B. Only the managing partner is liable
C. Liability is split equally regardless of profit share
D. The partnership itself is solely liable

14. What is a key feature of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?

A. Partners have unlimited personal liability
B. The LLP is a separate legal entity from its partners
C. Mortgages to LLPs are always regulated
D. LLPs cannot borrow additional funds

15. What is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) commonly used for?

A. Holding personal savings
B. Reducing stamp duty liability
C. Managing business property through a separate legal entity
D. Avoiding credit checks

16. What must lenders check in a partnership agreement before approving a mortgage?

A. The partners' personal spending habits
B. The partnership's business plan
C. The partners' family connections
D. Whether the partnership can borrow and how contracts are signed

17. Which type of borrower is typically exempt from standard affordability checks?

A. High-net-worth customers
B. Commercial borrowers
C. Buy-to-let investors
D. Retirees

18. What is the FCA's threshold for defining a high-net-worth individual's net assets?

A. £1 million
B. £3 million
C. £5 million
D. £10 million

19. What is the "stress ICR" in BTL lending?

A. A test of rental demand in a given area
B. A penalty for late mortgage payments
C. A test using an interest rate 2% above the actual rate to assess affordability
D. A tax on high-value properties

20. Who is an "accidental landlord" likely to be?

A. Someone who became a landlord due to insurance payout
B. A borrower with no prior rental experience
C. A landlord who has property accident cover
D. Someone letting a property due to unforeseen circumstances

21. What is required for a CBTL mortgage to be regulated?

A. The purpose must not be "wholly or predominantly" for business
B. The borrower must own multiple properties
C. The property must be commercial
D. The loan must exceed £500,000

22. What is a key difference between an LLP and a general partnership?

A. LLPs have no legal separation from partners
B. Partners in an LLP have limited liability
C. LLPs cannot place funds in trust
D. General partnerships are always regulated

23. What must a lender confirm before lending to a club or association?

A. The club's business plan
B. The members' personal credit histories
C. That the club's constitution permits borrowing
D. The club's profit margins

24. What is the executor's role in Scotland if no will exists?

A. Executor-nominate
B. Trustee
C. Power of attorney holder
D. Executor-dative

25. What is a lender's primary concern when assessing a business borrower's mortgage?

A. Whether the business can support repayments
B. Whether the business is eligible for government grants
C. The borrower's age
D. That the property is multipurpose