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MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR
EXAM|QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALE|GRADED A+|2026 UPDATE|100%
PASS ASSURANCE
Question 1
The SAFE Act requires MLOs to:
A) Pass a national test and complete annual continuing
education
B) Be licensed in every state where they originate 5+ loans
C) Have a bachelor’s degree in finance
D) Work only for a depository institution
Answer: A
Rationale: The SAFE Act mandates testing, pre-licensing (20
hours), and annual CE (8 hours). No degree requirement.
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Question 2
TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) applies to most
closed-end consumer mortgages. Which two disclosures replaced
the initial TILA and Good Faith Estimate?
A) Loan Estimate & Closing Disclosure
B) Truth-in-Lending & HUD-1
C) Initial Escrow Statement & Final HUD
D) Mortgage Servicing Disclosure & ARM Disclosure
Answer: A
Rationale: TRID (2015) created the Loan Estimate (LE) and
Closing Disclosure (CD), combining TILA and RESPA requirements.
Question 3
Under Regulation Z (TILA), the APR must be disclosed:
A) Within 3 days of closing
B) On the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure
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C) Only for adjustable-rate mortgages
D) Orally at application
Answer: B
Rationale: APR is a key TILA disclosure on LE and CD, reflecting
total credit cost.
Question 4
RESPA Section 8 prohibits:
A) Kickbacks and unearned fees
B) Adjustable rates above 5%
C) Prepayment penalties
D) VA loans for non-veterans
Answer: A
Rationale: RESPA prohibits referral fees or kickbacks between
settlement service providers.
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Question 5
Scenario: A borrower applies on Monday. By when must you
provide the Loan Estimate?
A) Immediately at application
B) Next business day (Tuesday)
C) 3 business days from application (Thursday)
D) At closing
Answer: B
Rationale: LE must be provided no later than 3 business days
after application, but many lenders give it next day.
Question 6
HMDA requires reporting of loan data for:
A) All mortgage loans originated in the U.S.
MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR
EXAM|QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALE|GRADED A+|2026 UPDATE|100%
PASS ASSURANCE
Question 1
The SAFE Act requires MLOs to:
A) Pass a national test and complete annual continuing
education
B) Be licensed in every state where they originate 5+ loans
C) Have a bachelor’s degree in finance
D) Work only for a depository institution
Answer: A
Rationale: The SAFE Act mandates testing, pre-licensing (20
hours), and annual CE (8 hours). No degree requirement.
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Question 2
TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) applies to most
closed-end consumer mortgages. Which two disclosures replaced
the initial TILA and Good Faith Estimate?
A) Loan Estimate & Closing Disclosure
B) Truth-in-Lending & HUD-1
C) Initial Escrow Statement & Final HUD
D) Mortgage Servicing Disclosure & ARM Disclosure
Answer: A
Rationale: TRID (2015) created the Loan Estimate (LE) and
Closing Disclosure (CD), combining TILA and RESPA requirements.
Question 3
Under Regulation Z (TILA), the APR must be disclosed:
A) Within 3 days of closing
B) On the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure
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C) Only for adjustable-rate mortgages
D) Orally at application
Answer: B
Rationale: APR is a key TILA disclosure on LE and CD, reflecting
total credit cost.
Question 4
RESPA Section 8 prohibits:
A) Kickbacks and unearned fees
B) Adjustable rates above 5%
C) Prepayment penalties
D) VA loans for non-veterans
Answer: A
Rationale: RESPA prohibits referral fees or kickbacks between
settlement service providers.
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Question 5
Scenario: A borrower applies on Monday. By when must you
provide the Loan Estimate?
A) Immediately at application
B) Next business day (Tuesday)
C) 3 business days from application (Thursday)
D) At closing
Answer: B
Rationale: LE must be provided no later than 3 business days
after application, but many lenders give it next day.
Question 6
HMDA requires reporting of loan data for:
A) All mortgage loans originated in the U.S.
