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During intake, a manager proposes higher pay for loans with a higher interest rate. What is the best compliant response?

Correct Answer

C) Keep compensation independent of loan terms or proxies

Lines 55-63; 12 CFR 1026.36(d)(1). Compensation cannot be structured around transaction terms or proxies for those terms. Therefore, the correct response is "Keep compensation independent of loan terms or proxies".

Answer Options
A
Assume MLO compensation is outside compliance review because no fee has been charged yet.
B
Close or renew first and decide later whether the rule applied.
C
Keep compensation independent of loan terms or proxies
D
Allow activity to continue while the applicable status problem remains unresolved.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Lines 55-63; 12 CFR 1026.36(d)(1). Compensation cannot be structured around transaction terms or proxies for those terms. Therefore, the correct response is "Keep compensation independent of loan terms or proxies".

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