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A compliance review finds that an MLO wants to pull a consumer report for curiosity before an application purpose exists. What should the MLO do next?

Correct Answer

B) 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
Use an internal exception instead of the required federal disclosure or timing rule.
B
Use consumer reports only for a permissible credit purpose
C
Wait until a regulator asks for the file before applying the federal requirement.
D
Rely on oral agreement when the rule requires documented compliance.

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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