What is the consequence for a mortgage company that employs an unlicensed individual to originate mortgage loans?
Correct Answer
B) Suspension of the company's NMLS license and potential civil penalties
Employing unlicensed individuals to originate mortgage loans violates the SAFE Act and NMLS requirements. This can result in suspension or revocation of the company's license, civil money penalties, and other regulatory enforcement actions.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Employing unlicensed individuals to originate mortgage loans violates the SAFE Act and NMLS requirements. This can result in suspension or revocation of the company's license, civil money penalties, and other regulatory enforcement actions.
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