Which statement best describes the Truth-in-Lending Act?

• A. It primarily concerns disclosures and advertising
• B. It governs the licensing of mortgage professionals
• C. It regulates underwriting standards
• D. It sets appraisal requirements

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that the Truth-in-Lending Act focuses on clear, standardized loan disclosures and how loan terms are advertised. TILA, implemented through Regulation Z, is meant to help consumers compare credit costs and understand what they’re agreeing to. It requires disclosures such as the annual percentage rate (APR), finance charges, amount financed, total payments, and a repayment schedule, so borrowers can see the true cost of borrowing. It also governs advertising of loan terms to prevent misleading or deceptive ads, including rules about when certain terms can be stated and what additional disclosures must accompany them.

Licensing of mortgage professionals, underwriting standards, and appraisal requirements are not the primary function of TILA. Licensing is handled by state systems (and the NMLS), underwriting is about evaluating credit risk during loan approval, and appraisals are governed by other regulations and standards. So the statement that TILA primarily concerns disclosures and advertising best captures the purpose of the act.