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A loan team is about to close a file involving fair lending enforcement and ECOA — Prohibited Basis Discrimination. Which action should occur first?

Correct Answer

D) Review the policy for unlawful disparate impact

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 "Review the policy for unlawful disparate impact".

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
Review the policy for unlawful disparate impact

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 "Review the policy for unlawful disparate impact".

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