Ethics · 18% of the SAFE exameasy
Correct answer: Steering can result in borrowers receiving loan terms that are less favorable than those they qualify for, benefiting the MLO at the borrower's expense
Anti-steering rules under Dodd-Frank and Regulation Z prohibit MLOs from directing borrowers toward loan products that generate higher compensation for the originator when the borrower qualifies for better terms. The goal is to ensure borrowers receive loan products appropriate to their financial situation and creditworthiness, not products that maximize lender or broker profit. Fixed-rate mortgages are not universally required, variable-rate mortgages are not prohibited for first-time buyers, and no law requires five competing product offerings.
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