For purposes of the Closing Disclosure, when is Saturday considered a business day?

The correct choice states that Saturday is considered a business day only if the bank is open. This aligns with the definition of a business day as outlined in Regulation Z for the purposes of the Closing Disclosure. A business day is defined as a day on which a creditor's offices are open to the public for conducting substantially all business functions. Therefore, if a bank is not open to conduct business on a Saturday, then that Saturday would not be considered a business day for the purposes of the Closing Disclosure.

Regulation Z specifies that when calculating timeframes associated with certain disclosures or requirements, only the days when a creditor is open for business count. If the institution is closed, then those days do not qualify, which is critical for ensuring that consumers receive the required information in a timely manner.

The other options do not accurately reflect the definition provided by Regulation Z regarding what constitutes a business day. Always implies that Saturdays would count every time regardless of bank operations, which is incorrect. The option about weekdays preceding a holiday also misinterprets the specific conditions that determine a business day, as it relates to the bank's operational status. Lastly, stating that Saturday is never a business day overlooks the possibility of banks being open on Saturdays, which is a practical reality for many