A mortgage loan originator discovers that a borrower submitted falsified bank statements during the loan application process. What is the MLO's primary obligation under federal regulations?
Correct Answer
B) Report the suspected fraud to the appropriate authorities
Under the Bank Secrecy Act and related regulations, financial institutions and their employees must report suspected fraudulent activity. MLOs have an obligation to report suspected mortgage fraud to appropriate authorities, which may include filing a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR).
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under the Bank Secrecy Act and related regulations, financial institutions and their employees must report suspected fraudulent activity. MLOs have an obligation to report suspected mortgage fraud to appropriate authorities, which may include filing a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR).
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