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A mortgage team asks a licensing coordinator about MLO compensation during a supervisory file review. Which answer should guide the file?

Correct Answer

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

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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