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Under the California Financing Law (CFL), what is the MINIMUM net worth requirement for a company applying for a CFL license to act as a mortgage lender?

Correct Answer

C) $250,000

Under the California Financing Law, a company seeking to act as a licensed finance lender (which includes mortgage lending) must demonstrate a minimum net worth of $250,000. This threshold ensures that licensees have adequate capitalization to operate responsibly and protect consumers.

Answer Options
A
Use a supervisory file review exception instead of satisfying the rule before activity continues.
B
Close or renew first, then decide whether the supervisory file review needs a compliance correction.
C
$250,000
D
Proceed before the required California license, sponsorship, disclosure, record, or approval is in place.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under the California Financing Law, a company seeking to act as a licensed finance lender (which includes mortgage lending) must demonstrate a minimum net worth of $250,000. This threshold ensures that licensees have adequate capitalization to operate responsibly and protect consumers.

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