A lender wants to implement a compensation plan where MLOs receive higher pay for loans that result in higher yield spread premiums. This arrangement is:
Correct Answer
C) Prohibited under all circumstances
Compensation based on yield spread premiums or any loan terms is strictly prohibited under Dodd-Frank Section 1403, regardless of disclosure or licensing status. This type of compensation creates incentives for loan steering.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Compensation based on yield spread premiums or any loan terms is strictly prohibited under Dodd-Frank Section 1403, regardless of disclosure or licensing status. This type of compensation creates incentives for loan steering.
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