Annual Percentage Rate
A clear APR statement expressed as a percentage with standard rounding. APR must be calculated according to Regulation Z and presented prominently to allow consumer comparison across offers.
The TILA Disclosure Statement creates clear, standardized disclosure of credit costs required by federal law, reducing disputes and enabling regulators and consumers to assess compliance.
Typical users include consumer lenders, mortgage brokers, loan processors, closing agents, and borrowers; attorneys and compliance officers review disclosures for regulatory accuracy.
Proper preparation and timely delivery protect both parties and help satisfy TILA/Regulation Z timing and content requirements.
A clear APR statement expressed as a percentage with standard rounding. APR must be calculated according to Regulation Z and presented prominently to allow consumer comparison across offers.
The total dollar amount the consumer will pay in interest and certain fees. This should match the lender's internal calculation and be itemized where required to avoid disclosure errors.
The principal amount provided to the borrower less any prepaid finance charges. This field determines repayment obligations and must reflect the net proceeds accurately.
The cumulative total of all scheduled payments over the loan term. Reconcile this value with the payment schedule and APR calculations before delivery.
List periodic payment amounts, number and frequency. Include first payment date, periodic payment, and balloon payments if any, so consumers see timing and amount of obligations.
State whether the loan is covered by the lender's right-of-rescission rules and provide required rescission timing language when applicable, including how and when to exercise the right.
Provide required disclosures within three business days after application (15 U.S.C. §1638; Reg Z).
For TRID-covered mortgage loans, a Loan Estimate is given within three business days of application.
For TRID-covered loans, provide the Closing Disclosure at least three business days before consummation.
Right to rescind commonly runs three business days after delivery for covered transactions (15 U.S.C. §1635).
Retain evidence of delivery and consent per retention rules and supervisory expectations.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link or SMS code; consider stronger ID for high-risk loans |
| Consent capture | Present ESIGN consumer disclosure and record affirmative consent |
| Template mapping | Map APR, finance charge, and payment fields to form template |
| Audit trail | Enable timestamping, IP logging, and signed certificate storage |
Use a platform that supports secure delivery, durable audit trails, and consumer consent capture consistent with ESIGN/UETA.
Ensure the platform provides retention of signed records and exportable audit certificates to meet regulatory review and litigation needs.
| Criteria | TILA Disclosure | Loan Estimate (TRID) |
|---|---|---|
| Applicability | most consumer loans | closed-end mortgage loans |
| Timing | within 3 business days | loan estimate within 3 business days |
| Rescission | applies to some transactions | rescission rules per regulation |
| Format | numeric summary | standardized trid form |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Martin Properties moved disclosures online to streamline closings and reduce in-person steps.
Optica integrated electronic disclosures into its loan origination process to centralize records and reduce manual entry.