A borrower's Loan Estimate shows a $400 flood determination fee in the 'Services Borrower Cannot Shop For' section. At closing, the actual fee is $425. The lender did not shop for this service. What is the result?
Correct Answer
A) $25 tolerance violation - this is a 10% tolerance category fee
Fees for services the borrower cannot shop for fall under the 10% cumulative tolerance category. The $25 increase would count toward the 10% tolerance threshold calculation based on the total loan amount, not as a zero tolerance violation.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Fees for services the borrower cannot shop for fall under the 10% cumulative tolerance category. The $25 increase would count toward the 10% tolerance threshold calculation based on the total loan amount, not as a zero tolerance violation.
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