NMLS MLO Dumps Questions Answers

The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requires mortgage lenders and other financial institutions to adopt anti-money laundering (AML) policies to detect and prevent money laundering and other financial crimes. Under BSA, lenders must:

Implement a written AML compliance program.

Report suspicious activities using Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

Maintain records and report large cash transactions to prevent illegal financial activities such as money laundering and fraud.

Other laws mentioned:

The National Bank Act and National Currency Act focus on the regulation of national banks.

The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) addresses settlement and disclosure requirements but does not cover AML rules.

The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is calculated by dividing the loan amount by the lesser of the appraised value or the purchase price of the property. This protects lenders from over-lending on a property that may have a sales price above its actual market value.

“The loan-to-value ratio is calculated by dividing the loan amount by the lesser of the appraised value or sales price.”

— Fannie Mae Selling Guide; SAFE MLO National Test Study Guide

A mortgage loan originator must only offer rates and terms that are actually available at the time. If a 3.5% rate is only available with 1 discount point, that is the only option the MLO may lawfully present.

“Originators may only quote and offer the rates, terms, and fees actually available from the creditor.”

— Regulation Z, 12 CFR § 1026.25, SAFE MLO National Test Study Guide