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A mortgage file is paused during a secondary-market screen because of BSA SAR Confidentiality. Which answer should choose the compliant next step?

Correct Answer

D) Document the suspicious pattern for AML review

SAR rules require reporting or escalation of suspicious activity and prohibit tipping off subjects. The best answer is "Document the suspicious pattern for AML review".

Answer Options
A
Continue the activity because the borrower appears willing to proceed.
B
Resolve the BSA SAR Confidentiality issue with the consumer complaint exception that does not fit the facts.
C
Document the issue later instead of correcting the compliance problem first.
D
Document the suspicious pattern for AML review

Why This Is the Correct Answer

SAR rules require reporting or escalation of suspicious activity and prohibit tipping off subjects. The best answer is "Document the suspicious pattern for AML review".

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