In a Virginia record-retention audit, a training manager sees a compliance issue involving licensing and NMLS authority. What should the file reflect?
Correct Answer
B) Virginia requires the stated MLO licensing or NMLS authority before covered origination activity.
Virginia licensees must disclose on any application associated with a Virginia residential mortgage loan both the NMLS unique identifier of the licensed mortgage lender or broker that took the initial application and the NMLS unique identifier of the licensed MLO who took it.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Virginia requires the stated MLO licensing or NMLS authority before covered origination activity. This is correct because Virginia licensees must disclose on any application associated with a Virginia residential mortgage loan both the NMLS unique identifier of the licensed mortgage lender or broker that took the initial application and the NMLS unique identifier of the licensed MLO who took it.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Use another jurisdiction's approval as a substitute for the Virginia requirement.
Use another jurisdiction's approval as a substitute for the Virginia requirement. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Option C: Treat the requirement as waived because the borrower or employer agrees.
Treat the requirement as waived because the borrower or employer agrees. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Option D: Assume another state's approval automatically satisfies the Virginia requirement.
Assume another state's approval automatically satisfies the Virginia requirement. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Memory Technique
VA -> licensing and NMLS authority
Exam Tip
Identify the Virginia state requirement first, then choose the answer that preserves licensing, disclosure, record, supervision, or enforcement compliance.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- -Using a generic national rule when the Virginia state requirement controls
- -Treating Virginia licensing, reporting, advertising, records, or enforcement duties as optional
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