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In a mortgage origination file, an MLO refers a borrower to an affiliated title agency. Which action should be taken?

Correct Answer

D) Give the AFBA disclosure and avoid required use

Lines 250-254; 12 CFR 1024.15(b). The affiliate relationship must be disclosed, the borrower cannot be required to use the affiliate, and referral compensation cannot be disguised. Therefore, the correct response is "Give the AFBA disclosure and avoid required use".

Answer Options
A
Continue the activity because the borrower appears willing to proceed.
B
Ignore the consumer-protection issue unless the borrower complains.
C
Use the income calculation standard to decide the Affiliated business arrangement ethics issue before confirming the trigger facts.
D
Give the AFBA disclosure and avoid required use

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Lines 250-254; 12 CFR 1024.15(b). The affiliate relationship must be disclosed, the borrower cannot be required to use the affiliate, and referral compensation cannot be disguised. Therefore, the correct response is "Give the AFBA disclosure and avoid required use".

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