A company policy memo needs a Tennessee rule for advertising and consumer-protection controls. Which statement should be included?
Correct Answer
C) Tennessee Chapter 0180-17 defines and regulates lock-in agreements for residential mortgage loans.
Tennessee Chapter 0180-17 defines and regulates lock-in agreements for residential mortgage loans.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Tennessee Chapter 0180-17 defines and regulates lock-in agreements for residential mortgage loans.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Use a mortgage operations checklist exception instead of satisfying the rule before activity continues.
Use a mortgage operations checklist exception instead of satisfying the rule before activity continues. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Option B: Close or renew first, then decide whether the mortgage operations checklist needs a compliance correction.
Close or renew first, then decide whether the mortgage operations checklist needs a compliance correction. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Option D: Proceed before the required Tennessee license, sponsorship, disclosure, record, or approval is in place.
Proceed before the required Tennessee license, sponsorship, disclosure, record, or approval is in place. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Memory Technique
TN -> tn-conduct-fees-lock-ins-servicing-advertising-prohibited-practices
Exam Tip
Tennessee conduct questions test accounting for third-party fees, mortgage transfer notices, lock-in agreements, lock-in and commitment fee refunds, brokerage or finder fees, and Chapter 13 prohibitions.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- -Using generic federal mortgage facts when Tennessee state-specific rules are being tested
- -Confusing Tennessee individual MLO licensing with company, branch, sponsor, bond, or record requirements
- -Treating Tennessee state-law conduct, advertising, reporting, servicing, or enforcement requirements as optional
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