During a background check, it's discovered that an MLO applicant was convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence charge 12 years ago. How does this affect their eligibility?
Correct Answer
B) Automatic permanent disqualification under federal law
Under federal law (18 USC 922), any conviction for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence results in permanent disqualification from obtaining an MLO license, regardless of how much time has passed. This is a lifetime prohibition.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under federal law (18 USC 922), any conviction for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence results in permanent disqualification from obtaining an MLO license, regardless of how much time has passed. This is a lifetime prohibition.
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