West Virginia Mortgage Law Practice Test 2025 - Free Mortgage Law Practice Questions and Study Guide

An application fee refers to a charge or fee that is required to be paid as part of the application process for a loan or other type of financial service. While some fees may be charged for specific services, such as appraisal or credit report fees, an application fee is a general fee that is charged for simply submitting an application. Option A is the correct answer because an application fee may not be charged at all. The other options are incorrect because

- Option B is incorrect because an application fee can still be charged even if the loan ultimately does not close.

- Option C is incorrect because there is no limit to how much an application fee can be, it can vary depending on the lender and the type of loan.

- Option D is incorrect because an application fee can still be charged even if the loan is ultimately denied.