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Morgan notices a compliance issue tied to fair lending enforcement and Fair Housing Act — Redlining. What is the best next step?

Correct Answer

B) 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
Treat the requirement as satisfied by experience rather than the rule that governs the file.
B
Document a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason
C
Apply the rule only after a regulator requests the file.
D
Treat the compliance requirement as optional because closing is near.

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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