Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act (MDIA) Jane E. Stentz, M.A. Assistant Vice President Underwriting & Operations

MDIA Description Amendment to Truth in Lending Act Affects disclosure rules for all written consumer loan applications secured by a dwelling and subject to RESPA. Truth-in-Lending disclosure statement must state "You are not required to complete this agreement merely because you have received these disclosures or signed a loan application." Generally intended to allow consumers a 7 day time period to think over loan commitments.

MDIA Basics A business day is all calendar days except Sundays and legal public holidays. PTIL must be given within 3 business days of application. No fee may be collected before consumer receives PTIL. Disclosures must be delivered (or placed in mail) no later than 3 rd business day after application. 7 day waiting period starts when disclosures are delivered (or placed in mail).

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