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Lane receives conflicting instructions about fair lending and ECOA — Fair Lending. Which instruction should control?

Correct Answer

C) Review any neutral policy with discriminatory effect

fair lending requires equal treatment and credit-related standards without prohibited-basis discrimination. This item uses an exam-style scenario; any file details in the stem are illustrative and the governing rule controls the compliant response. The best answer is "Review any neutral policy with discriminatory effect".

Answer Options
A
Proceed based only on borrower preference and document the file later.
B
Rely on sales practice rather than required verification, disclosure, or documentation.
C
Review any neutral policy with discriminatory effect
D
Use a manager exception instead of the required federal mortgage rule.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

fair lending requires equal treatment and credit-related standards without prohibited-basis discrimination. This item uses an exam-style scenario; any file details in the stem are illustrative and the governing rule controls the compliant response. The best answer is "Review any neutral policy with discriminatory effect".

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