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What was a Yield Spread Premium (YSP), and why was it prohibited under Dodd-Frank?

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Correct answer: A lender payment to a mortgage broker for delivering an above-par rate loan; prohibited due to conflicts of interest and lack of borrower transparency

YSP was compensation a broker received from the lender when the borrower's rate was above par. This created a conflict of interest: the broker profited more when the borrower paid a higher rate, incentivizing steering toward worse terms. Dodd-Frank and Reg Z Section 1026.36 eliminated YSP by prohibiting MLO compensation based on loan terms. Today, MLO comp can only vary by loan amount — not by rate, APR, product type, or any other loan term.

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