Federal Mortgage LawsQuestion 59 of 400
Under Reg Z, which arrangement for changing a loan originator's compensation is generally permitted?
a.Reducing the originator's pay to cover a pricing concession the borrower requested
b.Increasing pay when the borrower accepts a higher interest rate
c.Paying more for adjustable-rate loans than fixed-rate loans
d.Paying compensation based on a fixed percentage of the loan amount
Explanation
Compensation based on a fixed percentage of the loan amount is expressly permitted because the loan amount is not treated as a prohibited transaction term for this purpose. Tying pay to interest rate or loan type (ARM vs. fixed) is prohibited. Reducing an originator's own compensation to absorb a cost is only allowed in limited circumstances, not as a general practice.
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