Federal Mortgage LawsQuestion 60 of 400
The anti-steering safe harbor under Reg Z is satisfied when the loan originator presents the consumer with loan options that include the loan with the lowest interest rate, the loan with the lowest total dollar amount for origination points/fees, and:
a.The loan with the highest available loan amount
b.The loan with the lowest interest rate without risky features such as prepayment penalties or negative amortization
c.The loan the originator personally recommends
d.The loan with the shortest term
Explanation
The safe harbor requires presenting, for each loan type the consumer expresses interest in, the loan with the lowest interest rate, the loan with the lowest rate that lacks risky features (e.g., negative amortization, balloon, prepayment penalty), and the loan with the lowest total dollar amount of origination points and fees. Meeting these presentation requirements protects the originator from steering claims.
Law Reference: Loan Originator Compensation Rule (Reg Z 1026.36)Practice all 400 questions free — no signup required.
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