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A lender in West Virginia is considering making a high-cost home loan to a borrower with limited income. The borrower's attorney warns that certain lending practices in connection with this loan may violate state law beyond federal TILA requirements. Which West Virginia statute specifically governs consumer protection in mortgage lending and prohibits predatory lending practices at the state level?

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C) West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, W. Va. Code §§ 46A-1-101 et seq.

The West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (W. Va. Code §§ 46A-1-101 et seq.) is WV's primary state-level statute governing lending practices, mortgage transactions, and consumer protections. It prohibits predatory lending, unfair trade practices, and deceptive acts in real estate financing, providing protections that supplement and in some cases exceed federal TILA/RESPA requirements.

Answer Options
A
West Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, W. Va. Code §§ 37-6-1 et seq.
B
West Virginia Deed of Trust Act, W. Va. Code §§ 38-1-1 et seq.
C
West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, W. Va. Code §§ 46A-1-101 et seq.
D
West Virginia Real Estate License Act, W. Va. Code §§ 30-40-1 et seq.

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