Before closing, the team discovers that a loan officer wants different terms because of a protected applicant characteristic. What is the safest compliant answer?
Correct Answer
D) Evaluate the file without prohibited-basis factors
Lines 250-254; 12 CFR 1002.4(a). Credit decisions and treatment must not turn on prohibited-basis factors. Therefore, the correct response is "Evaluate the file without prohibited-basis factors".
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The correct response is "Evaluate the file without prohibited-basis factors". Credit decisions and treatment must not turn on prohibited-basis factors.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Let production goals override the required verification, disclosure, license, or record step.
Let production goals override the required verification, disclosure, license, or record step. is not correct because it bypasses the rule supported by the explanation.
Option B: Apply the rule only after a regulator asks specifically about financial responsibility.
Apply the rule only after a regulator asks specifically about financial responsibility. is not correct because it bypasses the rule supported by the explanation.
Option C: Treat the rule as waived because all parties want the file to move faster.
Treat the rule as waived because all parties want the file to move faster. is not correct because it bypasses the rule supported by the explanation.
Memory Technique
Discouragement and different treatment can be fair-lending problems before denial.
Exam Tip
Discouragement and different treatment can be fair-lending problems before denial.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- -Fair lending applies to every aspect of the credit transaction, not just final approval.
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