Mortgage Uniform State Content (USC) 5

Question 1

Under USC, when must an MLO disclose their NMLS unique identifier to a borrower?

Accepted Answer

At the time of application and on all advertising and solicitations

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Only at loan closing

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Only if the borrower specifically requests it

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Within 30 days of the first contact with the borrower

Question 2

An MLO's license lapses because they failed to renew on time. Under USC, what is the consequence of originating loans during the lapsed period?

Accepted Answer

The MLO may face disciplinary action, fines, and any loans originated may be voided

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There is no consequence if the license is renewed within 30 days

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The lender's license covers the MLO during the lapse period

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The MLO can retroactively backdate their renewal to cover the lapsed period

Question 3

Under the USC, what minimum number of hours of pre-licensure education (PE) is required before an MLO can apply for their first license?

Accepted Answer

20 hours

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16 hours

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24 hours

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30 hours

Question 4

Which of the following represents a prohibited basis for denying credit under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), which is part of USC federal law coverage?

Accepted Answer

Receipt of public assistance income

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Insufficient income to service the debt

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History of late payments on previous obligations

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High debt-to-income ratio

Question 5

Under USC standards, the prohibition against 'chunking' in mortgage fraud refers to:

Accepted Answer

Breaking a large loan into multiple smaller loans to avoid disclosure thresholds

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Splitting closing costs into separate fee categories to obscure the total

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A wholesaler purchasing multiple loans in a single bulk transaction

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An MLO handling more than 10 loan files simultaneously

Question 6

A state regulator conducts an examination of an MLO's files. Under USC, the MLO is required to retain loan origination records for a minimum of how many years?

Accepted Answer

3 years

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1 year

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2 years

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5 years

Question 7

Under USC ethics provisions, an MLO who discovers that a co-worker is regularly falsifying borrower income on loan applications should:

Accepted Answer

Report the activity to their supervisor, compliance department, or regulatory authority

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Ignore it to avoid workplace conflict

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Only report it if a specific loan the MLO worked on is affected

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Confront the co-worker privately and allow them to self-correct without reporting