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A mortgage broker charges a borrower a $500 processing fee and receives a $2,000 yield spread premium from the lender. For TILA disclosure purposes, what amount should be included in the finance charge?

Correct Answer

A) $500 only

Under Regulation Z, yield spread premiums paid by lenders to brokers are not considered finance charges to the borrower. Only fees paid directly by the borrower, like the $500 processing fee, are included in the finance charge calculation.

Answer Options
A
$500 only
B
$2,000 only
C
$2,500 total
D
$0 since yield spread premiums are not finance charges

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under Regulation Z, yield spread premiums paid by lenders to brokers are not considered finance charges to the borrower. Only fees paid directly by the borrower, like the $500 processing fee, are included in the finance charge calculation.

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