LeBraun is seeking a variable rate mortgage from High Street Financial. Under the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2010, which modifies the Truth-in-Lending Act, High Street must disclose the maximum amount LeBraun could pay on the mortgage, with a warning that payments will vary based on interest rate changes.

Variable Rate Mortgage

A type of mortgage where the interest rate can change, based on an index or an agreement between the lender and borrower.

Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act

A legislative act aimed at curbing predatory lending practices in the mortgage industry, ensuring fair and transparent loan terms for borrowers.

Truth-in-Lending Act

Legislation from the federal government in the United States intended to support the well-informed utilization of consumer credit by mandating the disclosure of its conditions and costs.