FinanceIntermediateArizona Exam

An Arizona lender who 'red flags' an appraisal as inflated and orders a second appraisal is exercising:

ADiscriminatory lending practices
BResponsible underwriting and quality control to ensure collateral adequacyCorrect
CViolation of TRID requirements
DAppraisal independence requirements

Why Responsible underwriting and quality control to ensure collateral adequacy Is Correct

Answer B: Responsible underwriting and quality control to ensure collateral adequacy

Lenders have a responsibility to ensure appraisals accurately reflect market value to protect collateral. Ordering a review or second appraisal when an appraisal appears inflated is sound underwriting practice, not discrimination.

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