Which of the following individuals is acting as a mortgage loan originator and would generally need to be licensed or registered?

a.A licensed appraiser determining the market value of a home
b.A loan officer who takes a borrower's application and negotiates the interest rate and loan terms for compensation
c.A title company employee preparing the title commitment
d.A home inspector evaluating the physical condition of the property

Explanation

A loan officer who takes applications and negotiates loan terms for compensation squarely fits the SAFE Act definition of an MLO. Appraisers, title company staff, and home inspectors perform separate real-estate functions and are not MLOs by virtue of those roles.

Law Reference: SAFE Act

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