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A California mortgage loan originator license has expired after December 31. What is the MLO's ability to originate loans before the license is renewed or reinstated?

Correct Answer

B) The MLO cannot originate loans and must cease origination activity until authority is restored

California MLO authority must be active before origination activity continues. After expiration, the MLO must cease origination until the license or endorsement is renewed, reinstated, or otherwise restored.

Answer Options
A
The MLO can continue originating loans while a late renewal is pending
B
The MLO cannot originate loans and must cease origination activity until authority is restored
C
The MLO has a 30-day grace period to continue originating loans
D
The MLO can originate loans if the expired status is disclosed to borrowers

Why This Is the Correct Answer

California MLO authority must be active before origination activity continues. After expiration, the MLO must cease origination until the license or endorsement is renewed, reinstated, or otherwise restored.

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