### Question
How is the "mortgage originator" defined?


### Answer
The term **mortgage originator** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 3356* as follows -

> given the term in section 1602 of title 15; 

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 3356*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34A-APPRAISAL SUBCOMMITTEE OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINATION COUNCIL**

