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A real estate attorney in Illinois who occasionally assists clients with obtaining residential mortgage loans is:

Correct Answer

A) Required to obtain a mortgage broker license if they receive compensation beyond normal legal fees

Under Illinois law, attorneys may have a limited exemption when performing activities incidental to their legal practice, but if they regularly broker loans for additional compensation beyond legal fees, they must obtain appropriate mortgage licensing.

Answer Options
A
Required to obtain a mortgage broker license if they receive compensation beyond normal legal fees
B
Automatically exempt from all mortgage licensing requirements
C
Exempt only if they are a member of the Illinois State Bar Association
D
Required to obtain an MLO license regardless of the frequency of the activity

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under Illinois law, attorneys may have a limited exemption when performing activities incidental to their legal practice, but if they regularly broker loans for additional compensation beyond legal fees, they must obtain appropriate mortgage licensing.

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