In a closing-readiness check, a compliance analyst sees facts tied to TRID Good Faith Standard. What should the file reflect?
Correct Answer
A) Disclose settlement charges within TRID timing rules
Why this is correct: The TRID Good Faith Standard requires that settlement charges be disclosed in good faith and within the specific timing rules mandated by the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule. This means providing the Loan Estimate within three business days of application and the Closing Disclosure at least three business days before consummation. The file must reflect compliance with these fundamental timing and disclosure requirements. Why the other choices are wrong: The choice "Leave the Loan Estimate unchanged after the creditor learns the disclosed charge is inaccurate" is wrong because if a creditor learns a disclosed charge is inaccurate, they generally must provide a corrected disclosure within the rules. The choice "Cure a tolerance problem by renaming the fee instead of documenting or refunding the variance" is wrong because renaming a fee does not cure a tolerance violation; the creditor must document a valid changed circumstance or refund the excess to the borrower. The choice "Treat the TRID Good Faith Standard review as complete because the file contains a related HMDA reporting note" is wrong because HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) reporting is a separate requirement and does not demonstrate compliance with TRID's good faith disclosure rules. Exam tip: TRID timing is non-negotiable. The three-day rules for both the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure are critical deadlines.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The correct response is "Disclose settlement charges within TRID timing rules" because TRID fee disclosures and tolerance categories govern estimates, revisions, and closing-cost comparison.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Leave the Loan Estimate unchanged after the creditor learns the disclosed charge is inaccurate.
This choice is not the best answer because it applies the wrong file step for fee disclosure and tolerance treatment; the governing rule is tested by the correct option.
Option C: Cure a tolerance problem by renaming the fee instead of documenting or refunding the variance.
This choice is a tempting shortcut, but it conflicts with fee disclosure and tolerance treatment because the file still needs the required documentation, timing, or rule-based review before the action is taken.
Option D: Treat the TRID Good Faith Standard review as complete because the file contains a related HMDA reporting note.
This distractor shifts the issue to a different trigger, product, or timing rule instead of applying the rule tested in the stem.
Memory Technique
TRID Good Faith Standard: identify the rule being tested, then choose the action that documents or applies that rule before the file moves forward.
Exam Tip
For fee disclosure and tolerance treatment questions, separate the required file step from plausible sales, timing, or documentation shortcuts.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- -Choosing an internal exception instead of the governing rule
- -Treating preliminary or informal facts as a substitute for required documentation
- -Answering from a familiar but unrelated mortgage topic
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