Which action by an MLO would constitute a breach of fiduciary duty to their borrower?
Correct Answer
B) Steering the borrower to a higher-cost loan when they qualify for better terms
Steering borrowers to higher-cost loans when they qualify for better terms violates the MLO's duty to act in the borrower's best interest and may constitute unfair or deceptive practices under UDAP regulations.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Steering borrowers to higher-cost loans when they qualify for better terms violates the MLO's duty to act in the borrower's best interest and may constitute unfair or deceptive practices under UDAP regulations.
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