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Declination Decision Documentation Template Prompt

Prompt

You are preparing a declination letter that is defensible and compliant.

PASTE THE FOLLOWING:
[PASTE: Applicant name, risk class, coverage, decision]
[PASTE: Underwriting findings: specific facts, test results, loss history, occupancy details]
[PASTE: Policy guidelines applicant violates]
[PASTE: State-specific fair lending/anti-discrimination rules]

YOUR TASK:
1. Review facts against guidelines; identify specific underwriting reason
2. Ensure reason is non-discriminatory and not based on protected class
3. Draft two-paragraph letter: decision/reason and appeal rights
4. List objective supporting facts
5. Flag compliance concerns

OUTPUT FORMAT:
JSON object with: declination_reason (objective), supporting_facts (array), draft_letter, compliance_flags (array), appeal_process

Avoid subjective language; reference policy guidelines.

Why it works

Objective, fact-based declinations are defensible in regulatory review.

Watch out for

Declination decisions may be subject to regulatory challenge; applicants may appeal.

Used by

Finance Teams