Which of the following steps are included in the typical affordability check workflow for an auto finance application?

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The affordability check is about building a reliable view of whether the borrower can repay the loan by verifying who they are, confirming their income, understanding existing debt, and estimating necessary living costs, then applying the lender’s rules and keeping a clear record of the decision. Identity verification is essential to confirm the applicant’s true identity and prevent fraud. Income verification ensures the earnings used to qualify are real and stable, not just what the applicant claims. Assessing current commitments reveals existing debt payments that will compete with new loan obligations. Calculating living expenses captures the basic and discretionary costs that reduce how much income is actually available for loan payments. Determining the debt-to-income ratio ties these factors together into a standard measure of repayment capacity. Applying policy thresholds then decides whether the loan fits the lender’s risk criteria. Documenting the decision rationale creates an auditable trail showing how the conclusion was reached.

Other options miss at least one important element—such as skipping identity verification, omitting living expenses or current commitments, or not capturing the full decision rationale—so they don’t reflect the complete, typical workflow used to assess affordability.