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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
Treat the requirement as satisfied by experience rather than the rule that governs the file.
B
Apply the rule only after a regulator requests the file.
C
Treat the compliance requirement as optional because closing is near.
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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