Be Mindful of Fair Lending Considerations When Calculating QM Points and Fees, Pros Advise
August 8, 2013
Given the complexity of the 3 percent points-and-fees cap for qualified mortgages under the ability-to-repay rule and the imperative of getting it right, mortgage lenders could still find themselves outside the compliance box if they ignore the fair lending implications of their business practices. Fair lending is definitely something we have to take into consideration in every decision we make and every rule we come across, said Ginger Moore, the compliance officer at PrimeLending, during a webinar last week sponsored by Inside Mortgage Finance. One example is...