An MLO discovers that the down payment funds are coming from an undisclosed loan secured by the same property being purchased. This indicates:
Correct Answer
B) Potential fraud and loan stacking
Using an undisclosed loan secured by the same property for down payment constitutes fraud and loan stacking. This violates lending regulations because it misrepresents the borrower's true financial position and creates undisclosed liens. MLOs must verify and disclose all funding sources.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Using an undisclosed loan secured by the same property for down payment constitutes fraud and loan stacking. This violates lending regulations because it misrepresents the borrower's true financial position and creates undisclosed liens. MLOs must verify and disclose all funding sources.
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