Under the SAFE Act, which of the following criminal convictions would permanently disqualify an individual from obtaining an MLO license?
Correct Answer
B) A felony conviction for fraud involving dishonesty from 5 years ago
Under the SAFE Act, any felony conviction involving an act of fraud, dishonesty, breach of trust, or money laundering permanently disqualifies an individual from MLO licensure, regardless of when it occurred.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under the SAFE Act, any felony conviction involving an act of fraud, dishonesty, breach of trust, or money laundering permanently disqualifies an individual from MLO licensure, regardless of when it occurred.
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