Dodd-Frank Act

Co-Author: Peter G. Sotiropoulos Part I: Brief Overview This article addresses the effects of the “Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act” (“Dodd-Frank”) on the compensation of mortgage originators (defined below). This, Part I, provides a brief overview of the new regulations, while Part II discusses specific compensation options for brokerage companies. Dodd-Frank is a … Continue Reading

Co-Author: Peter G. Sotiropoulos Part II: Questions and Answers about Lender-Paid Compensation Question 1: May a brokerage company contract for different compensation arrangements with different lenders? Yes, as long as the company pays its mortgage originators in a certain way. Pursuant to Dodd-Frank, Title XIV, Section 1403, “for any residential mortgage loan, no mortgage originator shall … Continue Reading