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In a mortgage origination file, a borrower asks whether the company will file a suspicious activity report. Which action should be taken?

Correct Answer

B) Do not tell the borrower that a SAR may be filed

Lines 255-260; 31 CFR 1029.320 and final rule discussion of reports of suspicious transactions. SAR rules include confidentiality; the borrower should not be tipped off about a SAR filing or potential filing. Therefore, the correct response is "Do not tell the borrower that a SAR may be filed".

Answer Options
A
Rely on sales practice rather than required verification, disclosure, or documentation.
B
Do not tell the borrower that a SAR may be filed
C
Use a manager exception instead of the required federal mortgage rule.
D
Treat the requirement as satisfied by experience rather than the rule that governs the file.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Lines 255-260; 31 CFR 1029.320 and final rule discussion of reports of suspicious transactions. SAR rules include confidentiality; the borrower should not be tipped off about a SAR filing or potential filing. Therefore, the correct response is "Do not tell the borrower that a SAR may be filed".

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