Federal Mortgage LawsQuestion 55 of 400
Which of the following is a required 'pillar' of an anti-money laundering compliance program for a covered non-bank mortgage lender?
a.Offering the lowest interest rate in the market
b.Paying loan originators a flat salary
c.Designating a compliance officer to oversee the AML program
d.Filing a CTR for every loan application
Explanation
An effective AML program must include, among its pillars, a designated compliance officer, internal policies and controls, ongoing employee training, and independent testing (audit). These structural requirements apply to covered non-bank residential mortgage lenders and originators. Interest rates and compensation structure are unrelated to AML pillars.
Law Reference: Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (FinCEN rules)Practice all 400 questions free — no signup required.
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