A regulatory authority discovers that an MLO has been charging excessive fees and engaging in predatory lending practices over a two-year period. In addition to license revocation, what other administrative action is the authority likely to take?
Correct Answer
B) Order restitution to affected consumers and impose significant fines
For serious violations involving consumer harm such as predatory lending, regulatory authorities typically seek comprehensive remedies including restitution to make consumers whole and significant fines to deter future violations and punish the misconduct.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
For serious violations involving consumer harm such as predatory lending, regulatory authorities typically seek comprehensive remedies including restitution to make consumers whole and significant fines to deter future violations and punish the misconduct.
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