Origination ActivitiesQuestion 221 of 400
Before the consumer receives the Loan Estimate, if the creditor provides a written estimate of terms or costs, it must:
a.Be identical to the final CD
b.Be provided only orally
c.Guarantee those costs
d.Clearly state, in a prominent statement, that the terms are not an offer
Explanation
If a creditor provides a written estimate of terms or costs before the consumer receives the LE, it must include a prominent statement that the terms and costs may change and are not an offer. This prevents such worksheets from being mistaken for the official Loan Estimate.
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