A Washington operations lead audits a file for regulatory examination and enforcement. Which statement is best supported?
Correct Answer
B) Washington DFI may examine a business at any time to determine compliance, generally with at least 30 days advance notice for routine examinations unless an exception or agreement applies.
Washington DFI may examine a business at any time to determine compliance, generally with at least 30 days advance notice for routine examinations unless an exception or agreement applies.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Washington DFI may examine a business at any time to determine compliance, generally with at least 30 days advance notice for routine examinations unless an exception or agreement applies.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 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 C: Assume another state's approval automatically satisfies the Washington requirement.
Assume another state's approval automatically satisfies the Washington requirement. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Option D: Apply the Washington rule only to company licenses and never to individual MLO activity.
Apply the Washington rule only to company licenses and never to individual MLO activity. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.
Memory Technique
WA -> wa-servicing-examination-investigation-and-enforcement
Exam Tip
For Washington regulator questions, DFI authority includes examinations, investigations, records access, directives, subpoenas, sanctions, and restitution.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- -Using a national baseline answer when Washington has a state-specific rule
- -Confusing DFI guidance, RCW requirements, and WAC implementation details
- -Treating temporary authority, remote work, or exemptions as blanket permission
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