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A team member asks about Fair Lending Disparate Impact in a compliance desk review while trying to apply the requirement without relying on borrower preference. Which response should an audit analyst use?

Correct Answer

C) Review any neutral policy with discriminatory effect

Fair lending requires equal treatment and credit-related standards without prohibited-basis discrimination. The best answer is "Review any neutral policy with discriminatory effect".

Answer Options
A
Continue the activity because the borrower appears willing to proceed.
B
Apply the anti-steering timing rule even though the file is testing Fair Lending Disparate Impact.
C
Review any neutral policy with discriminatory effect
D
Document the issue later instead of correcting the compliance problem first.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Fair lending requires equal treatment and credit-related standards without prohibited-basis discrimination. The best answer is "Review any neutral policy with discriminatory effect".

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