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Which of the following entities is EXEMPT from licensing under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act (CRMLA)?

Correct Answer

C) A nationally chartered bank regulated by the OCC

Nationally chartered banks regulated by the OCC, as well as state-chartered banks and credit unions, are exempt from CRMLA licensing. Federal preemption and existing regulatory oversight provide the basis for this exemption.

Answer Options
A
A private mortgage company headquartered in California
B
An independent mortgage broker originating loans in California
C
A nationally chartered bank regulated by the OCC
D
A non-bank correspondent lender operating in California

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Nationally chartered banks regulated by the OCC, as well as state-chartered banks and credit unions, are exempt from CRMLA licensing. Federal preemption and existing regulatory oversight provide the basis for this exemption.

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