A bank employee who is also a notary is asked to notarize a loan agreement that will profit the bank. The notary has no personal financial stake in the loan. Is this permitted?
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A
Refuse — the employer's financial interest automatically disqualifies any employee notary
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B
Proceed — an employer's financial interest alone does not disqualify an employee notary with no personal stake
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C
Proceed only if the bank manager provides written authorization
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D
Refuse unless the borrower signs a written conflict waiver