SOFE Accredited Financial Examiner Set 1

The balloon payment technique uses level payments of principal and interest but for a shorter period than is required to retire the loan fully during its term. For example, a loan with a 8.5 percent interest rate utilizing a 25-year amortization schedule with a 7-year maturity results in only $111 of each $l,000 principal being repaid. Thus, $889 of each $l,000 originally borrowed constitutes the balloon amount due at maturity.

With the advent of adjustable rate mortgages, amortization schedules are adjusted periodically as dictated by the terms of the loan agreement. A _____________file is used to indicate when to adjust the rate. Most computer software systems can adjust amortization schedules by reminding the company of change dates, accept current rate adjustments, and to produce new schedules.

Generally, Participation income is an income stream due the company and is based upon the financial results of the borrower and/or borrowing business entity. Although it can take several forms, the more prominent ones are:

Accounting for escrow funds is difficult because of the large number of transactions related to such funds. A separate bank account or a trust bank account may be opened, with all escrow receipts deposited into it to prevent:

It is defined as a debt restructuring whereby the insurer for economic or legal reasons related to borrower financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise grant.

Life insurance companies frequently make mortgage loans to affiliated companies (such as subsidiaries or companies owned by a common parent company) and to joint ventures in which the life insurance company is a joint venturer. The company must carefully examine:

Financial Statements provide additional valuable information on the loans. Some of the more significant information provided includes EXCEPT:

Admitted assets are those specifically prescribed by the NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual or prescribed or permitted by the various jurisdictions. An admitted asset is defined as having probable future economic benefits. It also has three essential characteristics. Which one of the following is out of those characteristics?

A Company's investments are admitted assets properly valued which support the reserves and liabilities, including required capital and surplus. Many jurisdictions permit companies to make some investments that do not meet all of the strict regulatory requirements. These additional investments are often referred to as basket assets. Which of the following is/are true for Basket assets?

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