Under the Dodd-Frank Act's Ability-to-Repay rule, which practice would most likely be considered evidence of predatory lending?
Correct Answer
C) Making loans primarily based on collateral value without considering repayment ability
The Ability-to-Repay (ATR) rule under Dodd-Frank requires lenders to make a reasonable determination of a borrower's ability to repay before making a mortgage loan. Making loans based primarily on collateral value without considering repayment ability violates the ATR rule and is a form of equity stripping that the regulation was specifically designed to prevent.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The Ability-to-Repay (ATR) rule under Dodd-Frank requires lenders to make a reasonable determination of a borrower's ability to repay before making a mortgage loan. Making loans based primarily on collateral value without considering repayment ability violates the ATR rule and is a form of equity stripping that the regulation was specifically designed to prevent.
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