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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).

Answer Options
A
Complete the loan if all other documentation is accurate
B
Report the suspected fraud to the appropriate authorities
C
Simply decline the loan without further action
D
Request new bank statements from the borrower

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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