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    },
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      "q": "How long has Jacob been licensed?",
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      },
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      },
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      "note": "Phone and email are shown on the profile page after a quick human check, one profile at a time. They are not available through the API or MCP. To reach this loan officer, open reveal_url or lender_profile_url.",
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