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Basic Question 5 of 9

The prepayment rate for a particular mortgage pool is expected to be 225 PSA. Which of the following would best estimate this pool's single monthly mortality rate (SMM) for the 15th month?

A. 0.361%
B. 0.581%
C. 0.924%

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maryprz14 I do not remember the notes saying anything about this magic 6% or the t/30?
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe types and characteristics of residential mortgage-backed securities, including mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, and explain the cash flows and risks for each type

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 19.