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A compliance manager is reviewing a mortgage file during a training scenario. Which statement correctly handles MLO compensation?

Correct Answer

A) Keep compensation independent of loan terms or proxies

loan originator compensation cannot be based on transaction terms or proxies and dual compensation is restricted. This item uses an exam-style scenario; any file details in the stem are illustrative and the governing rule controls the compliant response. The best answer is "Keep compensation independent of loan terms or proxies".

Answer Options
A
Keep compensation independent of loan terms or proxies
B
Treat prior mortgage experience as a substitute for the required compliance condition.
C
Use a generic national checklist instead of the requirement in this policy exception request.
D
Document that examination and enforcement was reviewed, but take no required corrective action.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

loan originator compensation cannot be based on transaction terms or proxies and dual compensation is restricted. This item uses an exam-style scenario; any file details in the stem are illustrative and the governing rule controls the compliant response. The best answer is "Keep compensation independent of loan terms or proxies".

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