A lender advertises 'No origination fees!' but charges 2 discount points on every loan. This practice is:
Correct Answer
B) Allowed if the discount points are clearly disclosed
While the lender may advertise no origination fees, charging discount points is permissible as long as they are properly disclosed. Discount points and origination fees are different charges - points buy down the rate while origination fees compensate for loan processing. Truth in advertising requires clear disclosure of all fees.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
While the lender may advertise no origination fees, charging discount points is permissible as long as they are properly disclosed. Discount points and origination fees are different charges - points buy down the rate while origination fees compensate for loan processing. Truth in advertising requires clear disclosure of all fees.
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