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Under the DFPI licensing framework, what is the surety bond requirement for a CFL finance lender license in California?

Correct Answer

C) $25,000

A CFL finance lender applicant must obtain and maintain a surety bond of $25,000. The bond protects consumers by providing a source of recovery if the lender violates California lending laws or causes consumer harm through non-compliance.

Answer Options
A
Treat licensing and NMLS authority as satisfied by borrower consent alone.
B
Delay the California requirement until after the loan closes or the renewal period ends.
C
$25,000
D
Treat consumer consent as a cure for a prohibited or missing compliance step.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

A CFL finance lender applicant must obtain and maintain a surety bond of $25,000. The bond protects consumers by providing a source of recovery if the lender violates California lending laws or causes consumer harm through non-compliance.

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