A lender preparing a Virginia company policy update asks a branch supervisor about licensing and NMLS authority. Which response should be followed?
Correct Answer
A) Virginia branch, office, or remote-work activity must follow state approval and control rules.
Virginia SCC says new mortgage lender, broker, and branch applications must be submitted through NMLS, while MLO license applications must be submitted through NMLS on Form MU4 with Virginia jurisdiction-specific forms submitted to the Bureau when MU4 is electronically filed.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Virginia branch, office, or remote-work activity must follow state approval and control rules. This is correct because Virginia SCC says new mortgage lender, broker, and branch applications must be submitted through NMLS, while MLO license applications must be submitted through NMLS on Form MU4 with Virginia jurisdiction-specific forms submitted to the Bureau when MU4 is electronically filed.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Use only the federal baseline and ignore the separate Virginia state requirement.
Use only the federal baseline and ignore the separate Virginia state requirement. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Option C: Let the branch register replace the current VA compliance check.
Let the branch register replace the current VA compliance check. This is incorrect because an internal note, checklist, approval, or later file update cannot replace the applicable licensing or compliance requirement.
Option D: Skip the Virginia requirement because the company already follows general SAFE Act procedures.
Skip the Virginia requirement because the company already follows general SAFE Act procedures. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Memory Technique
VA -> va-company-licensing-offices-remote-location-nmls
Exam Tip
Virginia company questions test SCC/BFI and NMLS routing, Consumer Access, Chapter 16 license requirements, mortgage loan and office definitions, company fees, $25000 company bond, $200000 lender funds, additional-office approval, and remote-location controls.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- -Using generic federal mortgage facts when Virginia Code, Virginia Administrative Code, SCC/BFI, or NMLS state-specific rules are being tested
- -Confusing Virginia individual MLO licensing or sponsorship with mortgage lender, broker, branch, remote-location, or company requirements
- -Treating Virginia bond, record, advertising, disclosure, lock-in, escrow, reporting, or enforcement requirements as optional
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