# LEC5: Nature of the Business

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**Nature of the business**

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## Assessment Instructions

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<summary><strong>Intent</strong>: What is the purpose of this indicator?</summary>

Describe the nature of the participating entity’s business. Participants should select the applicable answer.

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<summary><strong>Input</strong>: How do I complete this indicator?</summary>

Complete all applicable fields.

Participants must report the portfolio split by business type at the end of the reporting period.

#### Terminology

**Loan originator**

> The lender that serves as the primary loan underwriter and provides proceeds to the borrower.

**Loan purchaser**

> The party that purchases a loan or group of loans from a loan originator.

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<summary><strong>Validation</strong>: What evidence is required?</summary>

Evidence not required.

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## Scoring

This indicator is not scored.

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