TILA Flashcards
TILA
Truth in lending Act
What regulation is TILA?
Z; TILA the GODZILLA
When was TILA enacted?
1968
Who enforces TILA?
CFPB and FTC
What sub act is TILA under?
CCPA Consumer Credit Protection Act
What is the purpose of TILA?
C.A.R. Cost of credit, Advertising must be “truthful” and accurate, Right to rescind.
TILA applies to…
business that “regularly extend credit” (means more than 5 loans secured by real property per year)
What are exceptions of TILA?
- A.B.C.
- Organizational credit (ex. churches)
- Student Loans
- It does not apply to credit in excess of $57,200 unless the loan is secured by real property
What are the disclosures under TILA?
- Loan estimate or LE- due within 3 business days of application
- Open-end credit disclosure- due within 3 business days of application
- Closing disclosure or CD- due 3 business days PRIOR to closing
- Notice of Right to Rescind aka Right to Cancel- due at closing
- Early ARM disclosure- due within 3 business days of application
- Charm Booklet- due within 3 business of application
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What is the CHARM booklet?
Consumer Handbook on Adjustable Rate Mortgages, ARMs 101 for the borrower, ONLY for ARMs
What is the Early ARM Disclosure?
Disclosure for every ARM product that the borrower inquires about
What is the Open End Credit Disclosure?
“What you should know about Home Equity Lines of Credit”, HELOC 101 for the borrower, ONLY for HELOC
What is the Notice of Right to Rescind?
PRINCIPAL, NON PURCHASE transactions only, 3 day cooling off period after closing
How many Notice of Right to Rescind must be sent?
2 copies of RTR per person who has ownership of the property
What happens if you FAIL to comply with notice of right to rescind?
RTR is extended for 3 years up at time of consummation/funding.