What items fall under a good faith unlimited tolerance level?

Prepaid interest, property insurance premiums, and escrow amounts indeed fall under the category of items that have a good faith unlimited tolerance level in mortgage lending. This means that these fees can change from the time of the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) to the final closing disclosures without being subject to a maximum allowable increase.

The rationale behind this is that these costs can fluctuate due to factors outside of the lender’s control, such as the actual date of closing or changes in the insurance premium rates. By classifying them as having an unlimited tolerance level, the borrower is made aware that while they can expect to pay these costs, the precise amount may be different at closing, allowing for more flexibility in how these amounts are reported.

In contrast, items such as settlement fees and recording fees, loan application fees, and legal fees are generally grouped under a category that has a limited tolerance or no tolerance level at all, meaning that any changes must stay within specific thresholds outlined by the regulations governing Good Faith Estimates.