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Under TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Rule, fees paid to affiliates of the lender (e.g., title companies, appraisers) must remain the same on the Loan Estimate (LE) unless there is a valid changed circumstance (such as a significant change in the loan terms or property value). These fees fall under the zero-tolerance category, meaning they cannot increase from the amount disclosed on the LE unless a change in circumstance justifies the increase.

Other costs like per diem interest (A), homeowner's insurance (B), and owner's title insurance premiums (C) can change, as they are not subject to the same zero-tolerance rules.

The Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA, Form 1003) requires a comprehensive listing of the applicant’s assets and liabilities. This helps the lender determine the applicant’s net worth and capacity to repay the loan.

“The application must contain a complete and accurate accounting of all borrower assets and liabilities.”

— Fannie Mae Form 1003, Uniform Residential Loan Application Instructions

If an applicant withdraws the application or the loan is denied by the creditor within three business days of receiving the application, the creditor is not required to provide a Loan Estimate.

“If the creditor determines within the three-business-day period that the application will not or cannot be approved on the terms requested, and notifies the applicant, a Loan Estimate is not required.”

— 12 CFR § 1026.19(e)(1)(iii)

An origination fee is a charge by the lender for processing a new loan application, which typically includes the costs of underwriting and originating the loan. The underwriting fee is a common component of the lender's origination charges. Appraisal, title insurance, and prepaid interest are separate, non-origination costs.

“Origination charges include fees for underwriting, processing, and originating the loan.”

— CFPB, Loan Estimate Explainer; TRID Rule Guide