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Preventing Unauthorized Practice of Law Flashcards

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  1. A borrower asks the NSA to explain the difference between the interest rate and the APR on their loan documents. What should the NSA do?

    Answer: Decline to explain and refer the borrower to their lender

    Explaining loan terms goes beyond a notary's role and constitutes the unauthorized practice of law; the NSA should refer all such questions to the lender.

  2. Which of the following actions is WITHIN the scope of an NSA's duties during a loan signing?

    Answer: Identifying each document by its title before the borrower signs

    NSAs may identify documents by name so the borrower knows what they are signing, but they must not advise on terms or legal effects.

  3. During a closing, a borrower says, 'I don't understand why I need to sign a Right of Rescission notice.' What is the correct NSA response?

    Answer: Instruct the borrower to contact the lender or attorney for an explanation

    Although the ROR is a federally mandated disclosure, interpreting its legal significance for the borrower crosses into the practice of law.

  4. An NSA who repeatedly provides legal advice during signings may face which consequence?

    Answer: Criminal or civil liability for unauthorized practice of law

    Unauthorized practice of law (UPL) is a criminal offense in most states and can result in fines, injunctions, or prosecution.

  5. A borrower insists the NSA tell them whether a late-payment clause is enforceable in their state. The NSA should:

    Answer: Decline and suggest the borrower consult an attorney

    Assessing the enforceability of a contract clause is a legal determination that only a licensed attorney should provide.

  6. Which document in a loan package is MOST likely to prompt a borrower to ask an NSA for legal advice?

    Answer: The deed of trust or mortgage

    The deed of trust grants a security interest in the borrower's property and often raises questions about legal rights and remedies that require attorney guidance.

  7. What phrase can an NSA use to professionally redirect a borrower who asks legal questions without seeming dismissive?

    Answer: 'I'm not authorized to give legal advice; your lender or an attorney can best answer that.'

    A polite, scripted referral to a lender or attorney keeps the signing moving while protecting the NSA from UPL exposure.