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According to Regulation Z (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule, or TRID), lenders and settlement agents are not allowed to charge a fee for the preparation or delivery of the Closing Disclosure. This applies regardless of when or how many times the Closing Disclosure is provided.

“A creditor or other person may not charge any fee for the preparation or delivery of the disclosures required under this section (Closing Disclosure).”

— 12 CFR § 1026.19(f)(5)(i)

When a licensed mortgage loan originator (MLO) shares their commission with another licensed MLO at the same company for actual services performed on a loan, it is referred to as fee splitting.

Fee splitting is legal and permissible under certain conditions, such as when both MLOs are licensed and have contributed to the loan's origination, processing, or closing in a meaningful way. This is different from illegal kickbacks, which are prohibited under RESPA.

Fee splitting must comply with all applicable state laws and company policies to ensure transparency and that all compensation is based on legitimate work performed.

The SAFE Act (Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act) requires all mortgage loan originators (MLOs) to obtain a unique identifier through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) before engaging in the business of residential mortgage loan origination. This identifier is used to track MLOs across state lines and ensure accountability and transparency in the mortgage industry.

A compliance plan (B) or other qualifications like a high school diploma (C) or counseling certificate (D) are not specific SAFE Act requirements for engaging in mortgage origination.