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Alex is reviewing a mortgage file involving fair lending enforcement and Fair Housing Act / ECOA. Which response best follows the governing rule?

Correct Answer

D) Document a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason

fair-lending review looks for discriminatory treatment, disparate impact, and redlining risks. 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 "Document a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason".

Answer Options
A
Use a manager exception instead of the required federal mortgage rule.
B
Treat the requirement as satisfied by experience rather than the rule that governs the file.
C
Apply the rule only after a regulator requests the file.
D
Document a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason

Why This Is the Correct Answer

fair-lending review looks for discriminatory treatment, disparate impact, and redlining risks. 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 "Document a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason".

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