The TILA examination procedures have been updated to reflect the 2017 and 2018 TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule amendments to Regulation Z, and applicable provisions of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCPA) that do not require rulemaking to be effective.
The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) is intended to ensure that credit terms are disclosed in a meaningful way so consumers can compare credit terms more readily and knowledgeably. Before its enactment, consumers were faced with a bewildering array of credit terms and rates. It was difficult to compare loans because they were seldom presented in the same format. Now, all creditors must use the same credit terminology and expressions of rates.
In addition to providing a uniform system for disclosures, the act:
The TILA and Regulation Z do not, however, tell financial institutions how much interest they may charge or whether they must grant a consumer a loan.
Updated Sep. 29, 2020
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