Acams CAMS Exam - Topic 1 Question 72 Discussion

Actual exam question for Acams's CAMS exam

Question #: 72
Topic #: 1

A financial institution opens a mortgage loan for a customer. During a subsequent internal review of the loan, it was noted that the appraisal used to support the loan was performed by an appraiser who was not on the institution's approved appraiser list. This exception was approved by the senior loan underwriter. The reviewer, who had examined other loans from the same general area, noted that the value on the loan appeared significantly higher than on other comparable properties. Which of the following should the anti-money laundering specialist recommend next?

ADetermine whether the loan underwriter reviewed the appraiser's license for validity.

BAlert local law enforcement regarding a potential collusive relationship between the un-derwriter and appraiser.

CDocument the underwriter's actions prior to filing a suspicious transaction report.

DTrain the appraiser on anti-money laundering compliance for high-end real estate loans.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Dorothy at Apr 25, 2024, 09:27 PM

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Laurena

5 months ago

Training the appraiser? Really? That feels like a band-aid solution.

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Vincenza

5 months ago

Documenting the actions seems like the safest bet here.

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Peter

5 months ago

Wait, how did the appraiser get approved if they weren't on the list?

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Derick

6 months ago

Definitely should alert law enforcement. Too many red flags!

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Lai

6 months ago

Sounds like a major oversight on the underwriter's part.

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Jacklyn

6 months ago

Training the appraiser seems like a good idea, but I wonder if it addresses the immediate concerns about the appraisal's validity.

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Stevie

6 months ago

I think documenting the underwriter's actions is crucial before filing a suspicious transaction report, but I can't recall if that's the only thing we should do.

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Rory

7 months ago

This situation feels similar to a practice question we did on loan reviews; I think alerting law enforcement might be too drastic without more evidence.

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Reena

7 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of verifying appraiser credentials, but I'm not sure if that's the best next step here.

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Willard

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused on whether we should alert law enforcement right away or try to gather more information first. The question doesn't provide a lot of context, so I'm not sure which option would be the best initial recommendation.

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Carla

7 months ago

Hmm, the fact that the appraiser wasn't on the approved list and the value was significantly higher than other comparable properties is definitely concerning. I'd want to dig deeper into the underwriter's actions and decision-making process.

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Jeannetta

7 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'd want to carefully review the details and consider the potential red flags before deciding on the best next step.

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Laine

7 months ago

Okay, I think the key here is to document the underwriter's actions and then file a suspicious transaction report. That seems like the most prudent approach to address any potential money laundering concerns.

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Pearline

7 months ago

Context Rules should run first, since they're more basic and fundamental to the product's behavior.

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Bobbye

7 months ago

Wait, I'm a little confused. Do I need to import the entire module or just the specific function? I'll have to think this through step-by-step to make sure I get the right approach.

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Graciela

1 year ago

Hold on, are we sure the underwriter wasn't just trying to get their hands on some free real estate? Option C seems like the safest bet to investigate further without jumping to conclusions.

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Stephaine

11 months ago

D: Training the appraiser on anti-money laundering could also help prevent similar issues in the future.

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Glynda

11 months ago

C: I think we should also determine whether the appraiser's license is valid to ensure compliance.

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Ethan

11 months ago

C: Once we have all the documentation, we can decide on the best course of action to take.

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Franklyn

11 months ago

B: Yeah, it's important to have all the facts before making any accusations.

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Donette

11 months ago

B: I agree, we need to gather all the necessary information before making any accusations.

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Santos

11 months ago

A: Let's document the underwriter's actions first before taking any further steps.

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Shad

12 months ago

A: I agree, documenting the underwriter's actions first is a good idea before taking further steps.

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Julianna

1 year ago

Ah, the age-old conundrum of the underwriter and the appraiser. I think option D is a bit like trying to teach a cat to bark - the appraiser's probably not the root of the issue here.

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Lashunda

1 year ago

Ooh, the plot thickens! I'd be a bit skeptical of option B - alerting the local law enforcement seems a bit extreme without more concrete evidence. Let's keep our cool and follow the proper procedures.

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Mose

12 months ago

C) Document the underwriter's actions prior to filing a suspicious transaction report.

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Raymon

12 months ago

A) Determine whether the loan underwriter reviewed the appraiser's license for validity.

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Daisy

1 year ago

I think documenting the underwriter's actions is also necessary before filing a report.

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Laila

1 year ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky situation. I'd recommend going with option C - document the underwriter's actions before filing a suspicious transaction report. That way, we have a paper trail to support any potential follow-up actions.

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