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A licensing coordinator is resolving Bank Secrecy Act SAR during a loan-team coaching session. Which action best fits the rule?

Correct Answer

B) Do not tell the borrower whether a SAR will be filed

SAR rules require reporting or escalation of suspicious activity and prohibit tipping off subjects. The best answer is "Do not tell the borrower whether a SAR will be filed".

Answer Options
A
Continue the activity because the borrower appears willing to proceed.
B
Do not tell the borrower whether a SAR will be filed
C
Assume the Bank Secrecy Act SAR condition is met because the borrower satisfied the separate secondary-market delivery requirement.
D
Document the issue later instead of correcting the compliance problem first.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

SAR rules require reporting or escalation of suspicious activity and prohibit tipping off subjects. The best answer is "Do not tell the borrower whether a SAR will be filed".

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