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Question 1Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

In Quebec, which body administers the licensing and oversight of mortgage brokers?

  1. The Chambre de la sécurité financière
  2. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
  3. The Autorité des marchés financiers Correct answer.
  4. The Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association

Explanation

The Autorité des marchés financiers is the provincial regulator that administers the licensing, supervision and disciplinary framework for mortgage brokers in Quebec under An Act respecting the distribution of financial products and services. Federal and private bodies may exist but do not hold this provincial licensing authority.

Question 2Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

The main Quebec statute governing the activity of mortgage brokers is which of the following?

  1. The Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act
  2. The Bank Act
  3. The Securities Act
  4. An Act respecting the distribution of financial products and services Correct answer.

Explanation

Mortgage brokerage in Quebec is governed primarily by An Act respecting the distribution of financial products and services, which sets out licensing, conduct and supervision rules. The other statutes belong to other jurisdictions or other sectors.

Question 3Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A person who arranges mortgage loans for borrowers in Quebec without holding the required licence commits an offence under which authority?

  1. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation rules
  2. The provincial distribution of financial products and services regime Correct answer.
  3. The federal Criminal Code only
  4. Municipal by-laws

Explanation

Acting as a mortgage broker without a licence is an offence under the Quebec distribution of financial products and services regime, which requires registration with the Autorité des marchés financiers. The other sources do not create the licensing requirement for mortgage brokerage.

Question 4Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which of these activities is part of the regulated mortgage brokerage activity in Quebec?

  1. Preparing a notarial deed of hypothec
  2. Negotiating a mortgage loan on behalf of a borrower Correct answer.
  3. Issuing a title insurance policy
  4. Appraising the market value of a property

Explanation

Mortgage brokerage covers activities such as negotiating, arranging and soliciting mortgage loans on behalf of borrowers or lenders within the licensed framework. Notarial deeds, appraisals and title insurance are separate regulated professions or products.

Question 5Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

What is the purpose of the mortgage broker licence issued by the Autorité des marchés financiers?

  1. To authorize the holder to carry on mortgage brokerage activity in Quebec Correct answer.
  2. To guarantee the profitability of the broker's business
  3. To certify the broker's creditworthiness for lenders
  4. To replace the need for professional liability insurance

Explanation

The licence authorizes the holder to legally carry on mortgage brokerage activity in Quebec and confirms that the holder meets the regulator's conditions. It does not guarantee business success, replace insurance, or certify personal creditworthiness.

Question 6Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which conduct best reflects the duty to act in the client's interest in mortgage brokerage?

  1. Steering every client to the product with the highest commission
  2. Withholding alternative options to simplify the client's decision
  3. Relying solely on the lender's advice to guide the client
  4. Recommending a product that fits the client's needs even if it pays less commission Correct answer.

Explanation

The duty to act in the client's interest requires recommending suitable products based on the client's needs rather than the broker's compensation. Steering toward higher commissions, withholding options or deferring entirely to the lender conflicts with that duty.

Question 7Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Before recommending a mortgage product, a broker must first assess which of the following?

  1. The broker's commission schedule
  2. The notary's availability
  3. The borrower's needs, financial situation and objectives Correct answer.
  4. The lender's marketing priorities

Explanation

Suitability analysis requires the broker to gather information on the borrower's needs, financial situation and objectives before making a recommendation. Lender priorities, commission schedules and notary availability do not determine suitability.

Question 8Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker discovers that a client provided false income documents. What is the most appropriate action?

  1. Proceed but keep no record of the documents
  2. Submit the documents and let the lender detect the fraud
  3. Adjust the documents to make them plausible
  4. Refuse to proceed with the file and report the situation as required Correct answer.

Explanation

Brokers must not participate in or facilitate fraud and must act with integrity, which means declining to proceed and reporting as required. Submitting, altering or concealing false documents would make the broker complicit in misconduct.

Question 9Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which statement best describes the broker's obligation regarding conflicts of interest?

  1. Conflicts are irrelevant if the interest rate is competitive
  2. Conflicts are permitted as long as the broker earns a profit
  3. Conflicts need only be disclosed after the loan is funded
  4. Conflicts must be identified and disclosed so the client can make an informed decision Correct answer.

Explanation

The broker must identify conflicts of interest and disclose them so the client can make an informed decision, and in some cases must avoid the conflict entirely. Profit, timing after funding, or a competitive rate do not neutralize the obligation.

Question 10Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

What is the primary purpose of keeping client records in mortgage brokerage?

  1. To allow lenders to share the records freely
  2. To demonstrate compliance and support supervision by the regulator Correct answer.
  3. To assist the broker in marketing to other clients
  4. To replace the need for written service agreements

Explanation

Record keeping supports compliance, allows the regulator to supervise the broker's conduct, and provides evidence of the advice and disclosures given. Marketing use, free sharing with lenders or replacing agreements are not the purposes of the obligation.

Question 11Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker wants to advertise mortgage services. Which requirement applies to the advertising?

  1. The advertising must guarantee approval for all applicants
  2. The advertising may use any lender's logo without permission
  3. The advertising may omit the broker's licence status
  4. The advertising must be accurate and not misleading to the public Correct answer.

Explanation

Advertising by licensed brokers must be accurate, clear and not misleading, and must respect rules on identifying the broker and avoiding false promises. Guaranteeing approvals or misusing lender branding would breach those standards.

Question 12Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which of the following best describes the role of the mortgage broker in the transaction?

  1. A lender that funds the loan from its own capital
  2. A notary who authenticates the hypothec
  3. A guarantor of the borrower's repayment obligations
  4. An intermediary who matches the borrower's needs with suitable lenders and products Correct answer.

Explanation

The broker acts as an intermediary, analyzing the borrower's situation and presenting suitable lender options, while the lender funds and holds the loan. The broker does not guarantee repayment or perform notarial functions.

Question 13Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

What is the effect of the broker's duty of confidentiality toward a client?

  1. Confidentiality ends once the loan application is submitted
  2. Personal and financial information may not be disclosed without proper authorization Correct answer.
  3. All information must be shared with every lender approached
  4. Confidentiality applies only to information about the property

Explanation

The duty of confidentiality protects the client's personal and financial information and prohibits disclosure without proper authorization or a legal requirement. It does not end at application and is not limited to property data.

Question 14Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which element is typically required in a written service agreement between a broker and a borrower?

  1. A guarantee that the loan will be approved
  2. A description of the services and the remuneration arrangement Correct answer.
  3. A clause preventing the client from consulting another broker ever
  4. A waiver of the broker's liability for advice

Explanation

A compliant service agreement describes the services provided and the remuneration or compensation arrangement, along with other required disclosures. It cannot guarantee approval, waive mandatory liability, or impose improper restrictions on the client.

Question 15Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker receives compensation from a lender in addition to fees paid by the borrower. What must the broker do?

  1. Disclose the compensation to the borrower clearly Correct answer.
  2. Keep the lender compensation secret to avoid confusion
  3. Reduce the borrower's fee to zero automatically
  4. Report the compensation only to the notary

Explanation

Any compensation received from a lender must be disclosed to the borrower so the client understands how the broker is remunerated and can assess potential conflicts. Secrecy, automatic fee elimination or reporting only to the notary do not satisfy the disclosure duty.

Question 16Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which of the following is a key element of the broker's obligation to verify a borrower's identity and financial information?

  1. Collecting and validating documents supporting identity and capacity to repay Correct answer.
  2. Relying on the borrower's social media profile
  3. Delegating verification entirely to the lender
  4. Accepting verbal assurances without documentation

Explanation

Brokers must collect and validate documents that support identity and the borrower's capacity to repay, consistent with anti-money-laundering and suitability obligations. Verbal assurances, social media or full delegation to the lender are insufficient.

Question 17Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Under the Quebec framework, a broker who fails to remit or mishandles client funds held in trust is exposed to which consequence?

  1. Exemption from record-keeping duties
  2. Disciplinary and administrative sanctions by the regulator Correct answer.
  3. A reduction of the lender's interest rate
  4. Automatic criminal immunity

Explanation

Mishandling client funds breaches trust and conduct obligations and can lead to disciplinary and administrative sanctions by the Autorité des marchés financiers, including licence conditions or penalties. It does not create immunity or reduce other obligations.

Question 18Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker's licence is subject to conditions imposed by the regulator. What does this mean in practice?

  1. The conditions are optional guidelines without legal effect
  2. The broker may only carry on activity within the limits set by those conditions Correct answer.
  3. The broker may ignore the conditions once the licence is issued
  4. The conditions apply only to the broker's advertising

Explanation

Conditions attached to a licence are binding and restrict the scope or manner of the broker's activity, and failing to respect them can lead to sanctions. They are not optional, are not limited to advertising, and remain in force after issuance.

Question 19Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which situation most clearly creates a conflict of interest requiring disclosure?

  1. The broker keeps records in a secure electronic system
  2. The broker uses a standard application form
  3. The broker completes annual continuing education
  4. The broker holds an ownership interest in a lender being recommended Correct answer.

Explanation

An ownership interest in a recommended lender may bias the recommendation and creates a conflict that must be disclosed and managed. Education, standard forms and secure records are ordinary compliance practices with no conflict.

Question 20Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker is asked to backdate a document to meet a lender's deadline. What is the correct response?

  1. Comply, because the lender set the deadline
  2. Refuse, because altering dates falsifies records and breaches integrity duties Correct answer.
  3. Comply if the client agrees verbally
  4. Comply but note it in a private file

Explanation

Backdating documents falsifies records and breaches the duty of integrity and record-keeping obligations, so the broker must refuse. Lender pressure, client consent or private notes do not make falsification acceptable.

Question 21Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which statement best describes the regulator's supervisory powers over licensed mortgage brokers?

  1. It may supervise only federally regulated lenders
  2. It may conduct inspections and require production of records Correct answer.
  3. It may only act after a client files a lawsuit
  4. It may not impose licence conditions

Explanation

The regulator has supervisory powers including inspections, requests for records and information, and the ability to impose licence conditions or sanctions. It does not depend on a lawsuit, does not supervise only federal lenders, and can impose conditions.

Question 22Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which of the following best describes continuing education obligations for licensed mortgage brokers?

  1. They apply only to brokers who sell insurance products
  2. They must complete ongoing training to maintain and update their competence Correct answer.
  3. They can be replaced by work experience alone
  4. They are required only in the first year of licensing

Explanation

Licensed brokers must complete ongoing continuing education to maintain and update their competence throughout their career. The obligation is not limited to the first year, cannot be replaced by experience, and applies to brokerage activity generally.

Question 23Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

What does the broker's duty to provide information to the client require?

  1. Leaving explanations to the notary at signing
  2. Explaining the essential terms and risks of the proposed loan in understandable language Correct answer.
  3. Providing only the interest rate and nothing else
  4. Sending the client the lender's internal underwriting manual

Explanation

The duty to inform requires the broker to explain the essential terms, costs and risks of the proposed loan in language the client can understand. Limiting information to the rate, disclosing internal manuals or deferring everything to the notary does not fulfill the duty.

Question 24Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A brokerage firm's licence and an individual broker's licence differ in which respect?

  1. The firm's licence covers the business entity while the individual's covers the person's activity Correct answer.
  2. Individual licences apply only to lenders
  3. Only individuals may ever be licensed in Quebec
  4. Firm licences remove the need for any individual licence

Explanation

The framework distinguishes licences held by firms, which cover the business entity's activities, from licences held by individuals, which authorize the person's own brokerage activity. Firms do not eliminate the need for individual licensing, and individual licences are not limited to lenders.

Question 25Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A client asks a broker to recommend a loan that the broker believes is unsuitable. What is the appropriate professional response?

  1. Recommend it while keeping the concerns private
  2. Explain the concerns and decline to recommend the unsuitable product Correct answer.
  3. Recommend it and document that the client insisted
  4. Recommend it because the client requested it

Explanation

The broker's duty is to act in the client's interest and recommend only suitable products, which means explaining concerns and declining to recommend an unsuitable loan even when asked. Deferring to the request, concealing concerns or merely documenting insistence does not satisfy the duty.

Question 26Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

In Quebec, which body administers the licensing and supervision of mortgage brokers?

  1. The Régie du logement
  2. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
  3. The Autorité des marchés financiers Correct answer.
  4. The Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association

Explanation

The Autorité des marchés financiers is the provincial regulator that administers the mortgage brokerage regime in Quebec, including licensing and supervision of brokers and firms. The other bodies listed have different mandates and do not license Quebec mortgage brokers.

Question 27Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A person wishes to act as a mortgage broker in Quebec. What is the basic licensing requirement before beginning to broker mortgages?

  1. Registration with a professional order of accountants
  2. A valid licence issued by the provincial regulator Correct answer.
  3. Membership in a national real estate board
  4. A federal banking licence

Explanation

Mortgage brokerage is a regulated activity in Quebec, and a person must hold a valid licence issued by the Autorité des marchés financiers before acting as a broker. Operating without the required licence is unlawful.

Question 28Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which of the following must a licensed mortgage broker complete to maintain the right to practise?

  1. An annual audit by an external accounting firm
  2. A monthly credit check on the broker
  3. Registration with a national title insurer
  4. Continuing education as required by the regulator Correct answer.

Explanation

Licensed brokers must meet ongoing continuing education requirements set by the regulator to keep their knowledge current and to maintain their licence. Failure to comply can affect the licence.

Question 29Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker collects a deposit from a borrower that is to be held until the transaction closes. How should these funds be handled?

  1. Deposited into the broker's personal account for safekeeping
  2. Kept as cash in the broker's office
  3. Held in a trust account kept separate from the broker's own funds Correct answer.
  4. Spent on marketing costs and replaced later

Explanation

Client funds must be held in trust and kept separate from the broker's own money, so that they remain identifiable and protected for the client. Commingling client funds with the broker's funds is improper.

Question 30Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the regulator's complaint-handling process for mortgage brokers?

  1. To give the public a channel to report concerns that the regulator can investigate Correct answer.
  2. To mediate disputes between lenders only
  3. To allow brokers to appeal licence refusals
  4. To set interest rates for mortgage loans

Explanation

The complaint process gives consumers a way to raise concerns about a broker's conduct, which the regulator can then investigate and act upon if warranted. It supports oversight and consumer protection.

Question 31Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker is required to keep records of each mortgage transaction. Which statement best describes a core purpose of this requirement?

  1. To replace the need for a written service agreement
  2. To satisfy lender advertising quotas
  3. To create an audit trail that supports supervision and client protection Correct answer.
  4. To allow the broker to resell client data

Explanation

Transaction records create an audit trail that lets the regulator verify compliance and protects clients by documenting what was recommended and agreed. Records support accountability rather than marketing purposes.

Question 32Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which statement best describes the broker's obligation when a client asks for information about the fees the broker will charge?

  1. Fee disclosure is optional if the lender pays the broker
  2. Fees may be summarized verbally with no written record
  3. Fees must be disclosed clearly and before the client commits Correct answer.
  4. Fees may be disclosed only after the loan is funded

Explanation

The broker must give the client clear information about fees and compensation before the client commits to the service, so the client can make an informed decision. Disclosure is not deferred or waived because a lender also pays compensation.

Question 33Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker is unsure whether a proposed activity falls within the licensed scope of mortgage brokerage. What is the most appropriate first step?

  1. Check the applicable rules and seek guidance from the regulator Correct answer.
  2. Proceed and clarify later if a complaint arises
  3. Delegate the decision to an unlicensed assistant
  4. Ask the lender to decide on the broker's behalf

Explanation

When the scope of licensed activity is unclear, the broker should consult the applicable rules and, where needed, seek guidance from the regulator before acting. Proceeding without clarity risks unlicensed or non-compliant conduct.

Question 34Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A brokerage firm wishes to have a new individual act as a broker on its behalf. What must be verified about that individual?

  1. That the individual has a personal mortgage with the firm
  2. That the individual holds a valid licence and is authorized to act for the firm Correct answer.
  3. That the individual has at least ten years of banking experience
  4. That the individual owns real estate in Quebec

Explanation

A firm may only have licensed individuals act on its behalf, so it must confirm that the person holds a valid licence and is properly authorized to represent the firm. Experience, property ownership, and personal dealings are not licensing conditions.

Question 35Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

During a transaction, a broker learns that the client's stated employment income cannot be confirmed. What is the most appropriate course of action?

  1. Submit the file with the unconfirmed figure and note it later
  2. Discuss the discrepancy with the client and resolve it before proceeding Correct answer.
  3. Inflate another asset value to offset the gap
  4. Advise the client to obtain a loan from an unlicensed source

Explanation

The broker must address material discrepancies with the client and ensure the information submitted to a lender is accurate before proceeding. Submitting unverified figures or manipulating other values undermines the integrity of the application.

Question 36Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker recommends a mortgage product that pays the broker a higher commission than an alternative that better suits the client's needs. Which principle governs this situation?

  1. The broker must put the client's interest first and disclose the conflict Correct answer.
  2. The broker may prefer the higher-commission product without comment
  3. The broker must always choose the lowest-cost product regardless of suitability
  4. The broker may let the lender decide which product to offer

Explanation

The duty to act in the client's interest means suitability must drive the recommendation, and any conflict arising from compensation must be disclosed. The broker cannot let commission size determine the advice.

Question 37Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A client asks a broker to recommend a mortgage for a property the client intends to rent out. Which factor is most relevant to the suitability assessment?

  1. The number of brokers in the firm
  2. The broker's personal preference for investment properties
  3. The client's financial capacity and the rental income assumptions Correct answer.
  4. The lender's marketing budget

Explanation

Suitability depends on the client's financial situation and the realistic assumptions about rental income and repayment capacity. The broker's preferences, lender marketing, and firm size do not determine suitability.

Question 38Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker's licence is suspended by the regulator. What is the effect on the broker's ability to conduct mortgage brokerage?

  1. The broker must cease licensed activity until the suspension is lifted Correct answer.
  2. The broker may continue only for existing clients
  3. The broker may continue if a colleague signs the documents
  4. The broker may continue while an appeal is pending without restriction

Explanation

A suspension removes the broker's authority to carry on licensed mortgage brokerage activity until the regulator lifts it. Continuing to act while suspended is a serious violation.

Question 39Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker wants to pay a referral fee to an unlicensed person who introduced a borrower. Which statement best reflects the regulatory concern?

  1. Referral fees to unlicensed persons may amount to sharing compensation for activities reserved to licence holders Correct answer.
  2. Referral fees are always permitted because they are paid by the broker
  3. Referral fees are permitted only if paid in cash
  4. Referral fees require no record if under a small amount

Explanation

Paying compensation to unlicensed persons for activities that fall within reserved brokerage activity can amount to unlawful fee-sharing and circumvention of licensing. Brokers must ensure referral arrangements respect the licensing framework.

Question 40Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker is asked by a lender to provide the client's full credit report for an unrelated future transaction. What is the appropriate response?

  1. Provide it after deleting the client's name
  2. Provide it because the lender requested it
  3. Limit disclosure to what is necessary for the current transaction and protect client information Correct answer.
  4. Refuse to deal with that lender in future

Explanation

Confidentiality requires the broker to share client information only as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected and with appropriate protection. A lender's general request does not justify broader disclosure.

Question 41Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

Which statement best describes the regulator's authority when it identifies non-compliant conduct by a broker?

  1. It may act only if the lender files a complaint
  2. It may impose measures such as conditions, suspension, or disciplinary action Correct answer.
  3. It must refer all matters to the courts before acting
  4. It may only issue informal advice with no consequences

Explanation

The regulator has a range of supervisory and disciplinary tools, including imposing conditions, suspending licences, and taking disciplinary action. It does not depend on a lender's complaint and is not limited to informal advice.

Question 42Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker discovers that a colleague is submitting applications containing fabricated employment letters. What is the most appropriate action?

  1. Report the conduct through the appropriate channels and refuse to participate Correct answer.
  2. Ignore it to avoid workplace conflict
  3. Help complete the applications to meet deadlines
  4. Warn the colleague privately and take no further step

Explanation

Fabricating documents is serious misconduct that undermines lenders and the licensing regime, so the broker must not participate and should report it through the proper channels. Silence or assistance would make the broker complicit.

Question 43Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker provides services to a borrower and also receives compensation from the lender. Which disclosure best satisfies the broker's obligations?

  1. Disclose it only to the lender
  2. Disclose it after the loan is funded
  3. Mention the compensation only if the client asks
  4. Disclose the lender compensation to the client in a clear and timely manner Correct answer.

Explanation

Dual compensation creates a potential conflict that must be disclosed clearly and in a timely way so the client understands how the broker is paid. Disclosure limited to on-request, post-funding, or lender-only communication does not meet the obligation.

Question 44Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker is preparing a service agreement with a borrower. Which element is essential to make the agreement effective?

  1. A promise of a guaranteed interest rate
  2. A clause waiving the client's right to complain
  3. A clear description of the services and the broker's compensation Correct answer.
  4. A statement that the broker acts for the lender

Explanation

An effective service agreement must clearly describe the services to be provided and how the broker will be compensated, so the client understands the engagement. Clauses that waive complaint rights or promise guaranteed rates are improper or misleading.

Question 45Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker is asked to sign a document confirming that identity verification was completed when it was not. What is the correct response?

  1. Ask an unlicensed assistant to sign instead
  2. Sign it and complete verification later
  3. Sign it only if the client agrees verbally
  4. Refuse to sign until verification is actually performed Correct answer.

Explanation

Signing a false attestation misrepresents compliance and undermines the integrity of the process, so the broker must refuse until verification is genuinely completed. Delegating a false attestation to an assistant does not cure the problem.

Question 46Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker holds client funds in trust and the brokerage becomes insolvent. Which principle best explains why trust accounting rules protect the client?

  1. Trust funds earn higher interest for the broker
  2. Trust funds are kept separate so they can be identified and returned rather than treated as the firm's assets Correct answer.
  3. Trust funds may be used to pay the firm's creditors first
  4. Trust funds eliminate the need for transaction records

Explanation

Keeping client funds separate and identifiable allows them to be distinguished from the firm's own assets, which supports returning them to clients if the firm encounters financial difficulty. Trust rules are designed for client protection, not for the firm's benefit.

Question 47Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker is offered a payment by a lender that is contingent on the broker steering a minimum volume of clients to that lender. How should the broker evaluate this arrangement?

  1. Accept it and keep the arrangement confidential
  2. Recognize that it creates a conflict and assess whether it can be managed with full disclosure and client-first advice Correct answer.
  3. Accept it because volume incentives are standard market practice
  4. Accept it and disclose only to the lender

Explanation

Volume-based incentives create a real risk that advice will be influenced by the broker's own gain, so the broker must recognize the conflict and ensure the client's interest prevails, with appropriate disclosure. Confidential or lender-only handling is not acceptable.

Question 48Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker's client insists on a product the broker considers clearly unsuitable given the client's repayment capacity. What is the most professional response?

  1. Document the client's wish and submit without further discussion
  2. Refuse to speak with the client again
  3. Explain the concerns, document the advice given, and proceed only in a manner consistent with the broker's obligations Correct answer.
  4. Submit the application but omit the repayment concerns

Explanation

The broker should clearly explain the suitability concerns and document the advice, while respecting the limits of the broker's professional obligations. Submitting silently or omitting material concerns fails the duty to inform and advise.

Question 49Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker moves to a new brokerage firm. Which statement best describes the treatment of client files from the previous firm?

  1. Client information remains subject to confidentiality and the records obligations of the firm that holds them Correct answer.
  2. Client files may be discarded once the broker leaves
  3. The broker may share client files with anyone who requests them
  4. The broker may freely take all client files to the new firm

Explanation

Client information stays protected by confidentiality, and records must be maintained in accordance with the applicable recordkeeping obligations of the firm holding them. A departing broker cannot treat client files as personal property to distribute freely.

Question 50Mortgage brokerage regulatory framework

A broker is asked to provide advice on a mortgage for a transaction in another province where the broker is not licensed. What is the appropriate approach?

  1. Provide the advice and note the licence limitation afterward
  2. Recognize the limits of the licence and refer the client to a properly licensed professional in that jurisdiction Correct answer.
  3. Ask the lender to authorize the broker to act there
  4. Provide the advice because the client is a Quebec resident

Explanation

A licence authorizes activity within its territorial scope, so the broker should not provide brokerage advice for a transaction outside that scope and should refer the client to a professional licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. A lender cannot extend the broker's licence.