A borrower says he would rather not receive paperwork until he has heard whether he qualifies, and asks the originator to hold the disclosures for a week. What does the rule permit?
Correct Answer
A) Provide the Loan Estimate within three business days
Why this is correct: The governing principle from 12 CFR 1026.19(e)(1)(iii) is straightforward: receipt of a completed application triggers a three-business-day deadline to deliver the Loan Estimate. This is the proper handling. Why the other choices are wrong: "Use a phone explanation instead of providing the disclosure required for the file" is wrong because TRID requires a specific written disclosure (the Loan Estimate); verbal explanations do not fulfill this legal obligation. "Delay the early disclosure until underwriting has confirmed the borrower income" is wrong because underwriting verification is a subsequent step; the Loan Estimate deadline is not contingent on it. "Collect only verbal consent and send the written notice after the rate is locked" is wrong because the written Loan Estimate must be provided by its statutory deadline, which is unrelated to obtaining consent or a rate lock event. Exam tip: The rule is procedural and time-based. When the application info is in, the clock starts, and the Loan Estimate must go out in 3 business days.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The correct response is "Provide the Loan Estimate within three business days". After the application trigger is met, timing is driven by receipt of the application, not by underwriting, rate lock, or fee collection.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Use a phone explanation instead of providing the disclosure required for the file.
This choice is a tempting shortcut, but it conflicts with borrower communication and early-disclosure timing because the file still needs the required documentation, timing, or rule-based review before the action is taken.
Option C: Delay the early disclosure until underwriting has confirmed the borrower income.
This choice is not the best answer because it applies the wrong file step for borrower communication and early-disclosure timing; the governing rule is tested by the correct option.
Option D: Collect only verbal consent and send the written notice after the rate is locked.
This choice is a tempting shortcut, but it conflicts with borrower communication and early-disclosure timing because the file still needs the required documentation, timing, or rule-based review before the action is taken.
Memory Technique
For TRID timing, first ask whether the application trigger has occurred, then count business days.
Exam Tip
For borrower communication and early-disclosure timing questions, separate the required file step from plausible sales, timing, or documentation shortcuts.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- -Students often confuse preapproval or underwriting milestones with the federal Loan Estimate trigger.
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