EstatePass
Originationhard27% of exam

During intake, the borrower pays the broker directly and the creditor also offers compensation. What is the best compliant response?

Correct Answer

A) Decline creditor compensation for that transaction

Lines 100 and 268-269; 12 CFR 1026.36(d)(2)(i). Direct consumer-paid compensation triggers the dual-compensation restriction for that transaction. Therefore, the correct response is "Decline creditor compensation for that transaction".

Answer Options
A
Decline creditor compensation for that transaction
B
Apply the rule only after a regulator requests the file.
C
Treat the compliance requirement as optional because closing is near.
D
Continue processing without correcting the disclosure, licensing, compensation, or consumer-protection issue.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Lines 100 and 268-269; 12 CFR 1026.36(d)(2)(i). Direct consumer-paid compensation triggers the dual-compensation restriction for that transaction. Therefore, the correct response is "Decline creditor compensation for that transaction".

Was this explanation helpful?

More Origination Questions

People Also Study

Related Study Resources

Practice More MLO Questions

Access all practice questions with progress tracking and adaptive difficulty to pass your SAFE MLO exam.

Start Practicing