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A mortgage broker wants to share a borrower's credit report with the borrower's real estate agent to help negotiate a better purchase price. The borrower verbally agreed to this during a phone call. Under GLBA, is this sharing permitted?

Correct Answer

C) No, because written consent is required for sharing with non-affiliated third parties

Under GLBA, sharing nonpublic personal information with non-affiliated third parties generally requires clear written consent from the consumer. Verbal consent is insufficient, and real estate agents are typically non-affiliated third parties, not service providers to the financial institution.

Answer Options
A
Yes, because the borrower gave verbal consent
B
Yes, because real estate agents are considered service providers
C
No, because written consent is required for sharing with non-affiliated third parties
D
No, because credit reports can never be shared with real estate agents

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under GLBA, sharing nonpublic personal information with non-affiliated third parties generally requires clear written consent from the consumer. Verbal consent is insufficient, and real estate agents are typically non-affiliated third parties, not service providers to the financial institution.

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