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In a mortgage origination file, an MLO wants to pull a consumer report for curiosity before an application purpose exists. Which action should be taken?

Correct Answer

D) Use consumer reports only for a permissible credit purpose

Lines 76-80; 12 CFR Part 1022 summary. Consumer report use must connect to a permissible purpose, such as evaluating credit eligibility. Therefore, the correct response is "Use consumer reports only for a permissible credit purpose".

Answer Options
A
Treat the compliance requirement as optional because closing is near.
B
Continue processing without correcting the disclosure, licensing, compensation, or consumer-protection issue.
C
Ignore the issue if the borrower orally agrees to continue.
D
Use consumer reports only for a permissible credit purpose

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Lines 76-80; 12 CFR Part 1022 summary. Consumer report use must connect to a permissible purpose, such as evaluating credit eligibility. Therefore, the correct response is "Use consumer reports only for a permissible credit purpose".

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