During a New York new-license application, a branch supervisor must resolve a question about continuing education and renewal. Which statement should control?
Correct Answer
A) New York mortgage compliance review should verify active MLO status, originating entity status, Article 12-D authority, surety bond coverage, call reports, records, education, renewal, and high-cost, subprime, or reverse-mortgage requirements before delivery.
New York mortgage compliance review should verify active MLO status, originating entity status, Article 12-D authority, surety bond coverage, call reports, records, education, renewal, and high-cost, subprime, or reverse-mortgage requirements before delivery.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
New York mortgage compliance review should verify active MLO status, originating entity status, Article 12-D authority, surety bond coverage, call reports, records, education, renewal, and high-cost, subprime, or reverse-mortgage requirements before delivery.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Assume the New York requirement does not apply to this regulator exam preparation.
Assume the New York requirement does not apply to this regulator exam preparation. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Option C: Treat continuing education and renewal as satisfied by borrower consent alone.
Treat continuing education and renewal as satisfied by borrower consent alone. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Option D: Delay the New York requirement until after the loan closes or the renewal period ends.
Delay the New York requirement until after the loan closes or the renewal period ends. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Memory Technique
NY -> ny-dfs-exams-investigations-discipline-penalties-surety
Exam Tip
Enforcement questions test DFS suspension/revocation, restitution, exams, Article 12-D discipline, surety bonds under 599-k and 3 NYCRR 420.15, unlicensed activity, confidentiality, and information sharing.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- -Using generic federal mortgage facts when New York DFS or Banking Law rules are being tested
- -Confusing Article 12-D company authority with Article 12-E individual MLO authority
- -Treating New York high-cost, subprime, reverse mortgage, MCR, unique identifier, or surety bond rules as optional
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