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Before closing, the team discovers that a borrower asks which upfront charge can be collected before intent to proceed. What is the safest compliant answer?

Correct Answer

D) Charge only a bona fide credit report fee before intent

Lines 186-203; 12 CFR 1026.19(e)(2)(i). The narrow fee exception is for a bona fide and reasonable credit report fee before Loan Estimate receipt and intent to proceed. Therefore, the correct response is "Charge only a bona fide credit report fee before intent".

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
Use a manager exception instead of the required federal mortgage rule.
D
Charge only a bona fide credit report fee before intent

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Lines 186-203; 12 CFR 1026.19(e)(2)(i). The narrow fee exception is for a bona fide and reasonable credit report fee before Loan Estimate receipt and intent to proceed. Therefore, the correct response is "Charge only a bona fide credit report fee before intent".

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