Master Mortgages: A Comprehensive Guide for Law Students

Question 1

What is the paramount right of a mortgagee?

Accepted Answer

To receive payment of the mortgage debt

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To take possession of the mortgaged property

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To sell the mortgaged property

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To appoint a receiver

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a remedy available to a mortgagee upon default?

Accepted Answer

Damages

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Sale of the mortgaged property

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Foreclosure

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Appointment of a receiver

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a factor that a court may consider when deciding whether to grant an order for sale in a mortgage enforcement action?

Accepted Answer

The amount of the mortgage debt

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The value of the mortgaged property

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The hardship that would be caused to the mortgagor

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The availability of alternative remedies

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of mortgage recognized under English law?

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Reverse mortgage

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Fixed-rate mortgage

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Adjustable-rate mortgage

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Interest-only mortgage

Question 5

What is the primary right to which a mortgagor is entitled?

Accepted Answer

To possess and use the mortgaged property

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To receive any proceeds from the sale of the property

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To repay the loan in full at any time

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To transfer the mortgage to another lender

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an obligation imposed on a mortgagee under English law?

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To pay the property taxes and insurance premiums

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To take reasonable care of the mortgaged property

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To account for any proceeds from the sale of the property

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To provide the mortgagor with reasonable notice before exercising the power of sale

Question 7

What is the legal principle that allows a mortgagee to sell the mortgaged property to satisfy the debt owed by the mortgagor?

Accepted Answer

Power of sale

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Equity of redemption

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Right of subrogation

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Doctrine of merger

Question 8

Which of the following statements accurately describes the nature of a submortgage under English law?

Accepted Answer

It is a mortgage of a mortgage

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It gives the submortgagee a higher priority than the original mortgagee

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It can only be created with the express consent of the original mortgagee

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It is always created by deed

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of a mortgage deed under English law?

Accepted Answer

To create a legal interest in the mortgaged property and set out the terms of the mortgage

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To transfer ownership of the mortgaged property to the mortgagee

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To provide evidence of the debt owed by the mortgagor

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To protect the mortgagee from any claims by third parties

Question 10

In interpreting and enforcing mortgage contracts, courts primarily aim to:

Accepted Answer

Interpret and enforce the contract equitably, considering both parties' interests

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Protect the lender's interests exclusively

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Ensure the borrower's protection, even at the expense of the lender's rights

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Strictly adhere to the contract's terms, regardless of the consequences

Question 11

What is a defining characteristic of a legal mortgage?

Accepted Answer

Creation by deed

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Immediate possession of the property by the mortgagee

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Mortgagor's right to redeem at any time

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of a legal mortgage?

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It is created by deed

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It does not give the mortgagee an interest in the land

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It cannot be enforced by sale

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It is not registered on the Land Registry

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of a mortgage?

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To secure a loan

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To grant an easement

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To transfer ownership of land

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To create a life estate

Question 14

What is the difference between a first mortgage and a second mortgage?

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A first mortgage has priority over a second mortgage in the event of default

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A first mortgage is always registered

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A second mortgage is always unsecured

Question 15

What is the effect of a mortgage in possession?

Accepted Answer

The mortgagee becomes entitled to possession of the mortgaged property

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The mortgage is extinguished

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The mortgagor loses all rights to the mortgaged property

Question 16

What is the purpose of a redemption statement?

Accepted Answer

To provide the mortgagor with an account of the outstanding balance on the mortgage, including interest and fees

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To create a new mortgage

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To transfer the ownership of the mortgaged property to the mortgagee

Question 17

Which of the following is a personal covenant in a mortgage?

Accepted Answer

To repay the loan

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To keep the mortgaged property in good repair

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To allow the mortgagee to inspect the mortgaged property

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To insure the mortgaged property

Question 18

What is the difference between a fixed-rate mortgage and a variable-rate mortgage?

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The interest rate on a fixed-rate mortgage remains the same throughout the term of the loan, while the interest rate on a variable-rate mortgage can fluctuate

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A fixed-rate mortgage is always more risky than a variable-rate mortgage

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A variable-rate mortgage always has a lower interest rate than a fixed-rate mortgage

Question 19

What is the role of the Land Registry in relation to mortgages?

Accepted Answer

To register legal mortgages and equitable mortgages by deposit of title deeds

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To approve all mortgages before they can be created

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To provide insurance for mortgages

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a type of mortgage commonly used in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Reverse mortgage

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Fixed-rate mortgage

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Variable-rate mortgage

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Equity release mortgage

Question 21

What is the primary right of a mortgagee under English law?

Accepted Answer

To enforce the mortgage security if the mortgagor defaults on the mortgage payments

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To sell the mortgaged property without the mortgagor's consent

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To occupy the mortgaged property

Question 22

What is the purpose of a mortgage deed in English law?

Accepted Answer

To create the mortgage and define the rights and obligations of the parties involved in the mortgage transaction

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To transfer the legal title to the property to the mortgagee

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To register the charge against the property with the Land Registry

Question 23

What is the purpose of a redemption clause in a mortgage deed?

Accepted Answer

To give the mortgagor the right to repay the loan and discharge the mortgage in full

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To prevent the mortgagee from selling the property without the mortgagor's consent

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To give the mortgagor the option to extend the term of the mortgage

Question 24

What is the fundamental difference between a legal mortgage and an equitable mortgage under English law?

Accepted Answer

A legal mortgage creates a legal interest in the property, while an equitable mortgage creates an equitable interest in the property.

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Legal mortgages are more common than equitable mortgages

Question 25

What is the purpose of a mortgage priority?

Accepted Answer

To determine the order in which mortgagees are entitled to be repaid from the proceeds of sale of the mortgaged property if the mortgagor defaults

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To protect the mortgagor from being sued by multiple mortgagees

Question 26

What is the effect of registering a mortgage with the Land Registry?

Accepted Answer

It gives the mortgagee notice of the mortgage and protects their interest in the property

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It gives the mortgagor priority over other creditors

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It prevents the mortgagor from selling the property

Question 27

What is the purpose of a pre-emption clause in a mortgage deed?

Accepted Answer

To give the mortgagee the right to purchase the property if the mortgagor sells it

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To prevent the mortgagor from leasing the property

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To give the mortgagee the right to foreclose on the property if the mortgagor defaults

Question 28

What is the primary objective of a mortgage?

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To provide security for a loan or debt.

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To establish a beneficial interest in land.

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To transfer ownership of land.

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To create a leasehold interest in land.

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a type of equitable mortgage?

Accepted Answer

Mortgage by way of legal charge.

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Mortgage by estoppel.

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Equitable charge.

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Deposit of title deeds.

Question 30

What is the primary consequence of registering a legal mortgage?

Accepted Answer

It gives priority to the mortgagee's interest in the land over subsequent interests.

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It accelerates the due date of the mortgage.

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It extinguishes the mortgagor's equity of redemption.

Question 31

What is the main benefit of a fixed-rate mortgage for a borrower?

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Stable monthly payments throughout the loan period.

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Easier to qualify for and obtain approval.

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Flexibility to make additional payments without penalty.

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Lower interest rates compared to adjustable-rate mortgages.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of a subprime mortgage?

Accepted Answer

Offered to borrowers with high credit scores.

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Carry higher interest rates compared to prime mortgages.

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Require stricter underwriting standards.

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of a mortgage covenant?

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To impose legal obligations on the mortgagor.

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To transfer ownership of the property.

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To limit the mortgagee's liability.

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To create a lien on the property.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a common type of mortgage in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Home Equity Loan

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Tracker Mortgage

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Fixed-Rate Mortgage

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Capped Mortgage

Question 35

What is the legal document that creates a mortgage over a property?

Accepted Answer

Mortgage Deed

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Land Registry Certificate

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Conveyance

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Lease Agreement

Question 36

What is the right of a mortgagor to redeem their property known as?

Accepted Answer

Equity of Redemption

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Right to Quiet Enjoyment

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Right to Pre-emption

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Right to Possession

Question 37

What statutory provision allows a mortgagee to take possession of the mortgaged property in case of default by the mortgagor?

Accepted Answer

Section 91 of the Law of Property Act 1925

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Section 127 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974

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Section 115 of the Housing Act 1985

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Section 36 of the Land Registration Act 2002

Question 38

Which of the following factors is NOT likely to be considered by a court when deciding whether to grant a mortgagee's application for possession of the mortgaged property?

Accepted Answer

The mortgagee's financial situation

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The mortgagor's personal circumstances

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The mortgagor's ability to repay the mortgage debt

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The amount of the outstanding mortgage debt

Question 39

What type of mortgage has an interest rate that is fixed for a specific period?

Accepted Answer

Fixed-Rate Mortgage

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Capped Mortgage

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Tracker Mortgage

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Variable-Rate Mortgage

Question 40

What is the key difference between a legal mortgage and an equitable mortgage?

Accepted Answer

A legal mortgage is created by a deed and registered at the Land Registry, while an equitable mortgage is created by an agreement and not registered at the Land Registry.

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A legal mortgage gives the mortgagee a stronger right to sell the property than an equitable mortgage.

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A legal mortgage requires a written agreement, while an equitable mortgage does not.

Question 41

What legal right allows a mortgagor who sells their property to receive any surplus proceeds from the sale after the mortgage debt is repaid?

Accepted Answer

Right to Surplus Proceeds

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Right to Quiet Enjoyment

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Right of First Refusal

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Right of Pre-emption