or loan originator still receive compensation from any above par pricing (aka the Yield Spread Premium)?
A. In short, yes. While the final rule prohibits both direct and indirect payment of compensation to a mortgage broker (or any other originator), the broker or originator may still be compensated by the lender as long as the borrower is not also paying a portion of the compensation. (Refer to Q4 and Q17 for additional explanation.) Q7.