A borrower offers to pay an MLO an additional $1,000 'bonus' for helping secure a loan approval. What should the MLO do?
Correct Answer
B) Decline the payment as it creates a conflict of interest
MLOs should not accept payments directly from borrowers beyond disclosed compensation arrangements. Such payments can create conflicts of interest and may violate company policies and regulatory requirements regarding compensation transparency.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
MLOs should not accept payments directly from borrowers beyond disclosed compensation arrangements. Such payments can create conflicts of interest and may violate company policies and regulatory requirements regarding compensation transparency.
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