Under the SAFE Act, offering or negotiating the terms of a loan includes presenting specific loan terms to an applicant, whether verbally, in writing, or through any other communication method. This activity directly involves discussing or negotiating loan details like interest rates, loan amounts, and repayment terms, which requires licensure as a mortgage loan originator (MLO).
Providing general explanations (A) and arranging loan closings (D) do not require an MLO license because they do not involve negotiating or offering specific loan terms.
Making underwriting decisions (B) is also a separate activity not considered "offering or negotiating" loan terms.
[References:, SAFE Act, 12 USC ยง5101, NMLS Guidelines on MLO licensure requirements, , ]
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