CRAM ARCADE Open App

A state mortgage regulator discovers that an MLO licensed only in State A has been originating loans for borrowers in State B without obtaining a State B license. The regulator in State B investigates and takes action. Which of the following best describes the scope of State B's regulatory authority in this situation?

Uniform State Test (UST) · 11% of the SAFE examhard

Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: State B can take action against the MLO for unlicensed activity within State B, including suspension of licensing privileges and referral to other regulators

Each state has independent jurisdiction over mortgage origination activity that occurs within its borders. An MLO who originates loans for borrowers in State B without holding a State B license is engaged in unlicensed activity in State B, and State B's regulator has full authority to investigate and take enforcement action — including barring that MLO from obtaining a State B license, assessing penalties, and referring the matter to other state or federal regulators. There is no federal reciprocity provision in the SAFE Act that allows a single state license to satisfy multi-state origination requirements (except for federally registered bank employees under a separate federal track). Dual-state action is not prohibited. The NMLS has no independent enforcement power.

Drill 2,078 more questions like this, free

CRAM ARCADE has the full NMLS question bank, timed practice exams, focus drills on your weakest category, flashcards and spaced repetition. No credit card.

Start studying free