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A borrower's employer confirms employment and salary two days before closing, but on closing day, the borrower reveals they gave notice and their last day is tomorrow. The loan has already been funded by the lender. What should occur?

Correct Answer

A) Stop the closing and return the funds to the lender immediately

Employment status is a material change that affects the borrower's ability to repay. Even if funds are disbursed, the closing should be stopped, and funds returned to prevent potential fraud. The borrower's employment change materially affects their qualifying income.

Answer Options
A
Stop the closing and return the funds to the lender immediately
B
Proceed but require the borrower to find new employment within 30 days
C
Complete the closing since the loan is already funded
D
Close but increase the interest rate to compensate for the risk

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Employment status is a material change that affects the borrower's ability to repay. Even if funds are disbursed, the closing should be stopped, and funds returned to prevent potential fraud. The borrower's employment change materially affects their qualifying income.

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