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In a mortgage origination file, the person preparing the valuation would be paid more if the value is higher. Which action should be taken?

Correct Answer

D) Remove the value-based compensation conflict

Lines 215-219; 12 CFR 1026.42(d). Valuation compensation cannot depend on the value assigned, and conflicts must be addressed before reliance. Therefore, the correct response is "Remove the value-based compensation conflict".

Answer Options
A
Treat the compliance requirement as optional because closing is near.
B
Continue processing without correcting the disclosure, licensing, compensation, or consumer-protection issue.
C
Ignore the issue if the borrower orally agrees to continue.
D
Remove the value-based compensation conflict

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Lines 215-219; 12 CFR 1026.42(d). Valuation compensation cannot depend on the value assigned, and conflicts must be addressed before reliance. Therefore, the correct response is "Remove the value-based compensation conflict".

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