Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Mar. 16, 1992
An order to cease and desist and complaint served on Respondent on January 24, 1992, alleges that Respondent violated Section 687.141, Florida Statutes, by collecting an advance fee for services. The central issue for determination is whether that violation occurred and, if so, what fine or penalty is appropriate. A secondary issue is whether Respondent is deemed to have admitted various facts as a result of late response to Petitioner's Request for Admissions.Loan broker collected an advance fee; must cease and desist and pay $5000.