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A California covered loan is originated with a willful and knowing violation of the covered-loan rules. Which borrower remedy is available under California Financial Code section 4978?

Correct Answer

D) Actual damages or $15,000, whichever is greater, plus attorney fees and costs

For a willful and knowing covered-loan violation, California Financial Code section 4978 allows the borrower to recover actual damages or $15,000, whichever is greater, plus attorney fees and costs. The prior legacy wording incorrectly treated the issue as a mandatory-counseling rescission rule.

Answer Options
A
Only a complaint to DFPI, with no private recovery
B
Automatic cancellation of the principal balance
C
Only refund of recording fees paid at closing
D
Actual damages or $15,000, whichever is greater, plus attorney fees and costs

Why This Is the Correct Answer

For a willful and knowing covered-loan violation, California Financial Code section 4978 allows the borrower to recover actual damages or $15,000, whichever is greater, plus attorney fees and costs. The prior legacy wording incorrectly treated the issue as a mandatory-counseling rescission rule.

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