Which description accurately reflects the conclusive presumption of compliance qualification?

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The conclusive presumption of compliance applies when a loan qualifies as a general QM, meaning the loan is treated as automatically meeting the Ability-to-Repay rule if it meets all the general QM standards. These standards typically include a DTI cap around 43%, no negative amortization, no interest-only or balloon payments, a maximum term of 30 years, and points and fees within the allowed limit. When a loan—usually a prime loan—meets these criteria, it carries a conclusive safe harbor for ATR compliance, so lenders don’t have to prove ATR for that loan type. That’s why the description that fits best is that it applies to prime loans that meet general QM standards. It’s not about all loans regardless of credit quality, nor is it limited only to government-backed loans, and the concept specifically centers on loans meeting the general QM criteria, not every QM loan.