Uniform State Content (SAFE Act)Question 398 of 400
If a state fails to enact a licensing system that meets the SAFE Act's minimum standards, what does the Act authorize?
a.The state may simply opt out of MLO regulation entirely
b.The federal government (through the CFPB, formerly HUD) may establish and operate a backup licensing system for that state
c.All MLOs in that state become permanently unlicensed
d.The state's residents may no longer obtain mortgage loans
Explanation
The SAFE Act includes a federal backstop: if a state does not put in place a conforming MLO licensing system, the federal regulator (originally HUD, now the CFPB) is authorized to establish and operate a licensing and registration system for that state. This ensures nationwide coverage of minimum standards.
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