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The 'ability to repay' rule under Dodd-Frank and federal Regulation Z requires Pennsylvania lenders to:

AGuarantee all borrowers will successfully repay their loans
BMake a good-faith determination that the borrower has the ability to repay the mortgage based on verified income and assets✓ Correct
CApprove all qualified borrowers regardless of debt levels
DProvide a minimum loan amount to qualifying borrowers

Explanation

The Ability-to-Repay (ATR) rule requires lenders to make a reasonable, good-faith determination of a borrower's ability to repay the loan before originating a mortgage. Lenders must consider income, employment, assets, debts, and credit history.

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