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