by alex a | Dec 1, 2017 | Legal Tips
We have recently examined various topics involving the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act also known as RESPA. As we have discussed, one of the main tenants of RESPA is that a settlement service provider may not pay a real estate agent for closing...
by alex a | Nov 22, 2017 | Legal Tips
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by alex a | Nov 17, 2017 | Legal Tips
Today we continue to look at Section 8(a) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and discuss how a real estate agent can advertise with a service provider. RESPA does not prohibit joint marketing with other service providers. However, CFPB urges extreme...
by alex a | Nov 15, 2017 | Legal Tips
The American Land Title Association confirmed today that Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is stepping down at the end of the month. As you will recall, CFPB enforces RESPA compliance. Currently, CFPB leadership is held by a...
by alex a | Nov 10, 2017 | Legal Tips
In our last post we examined what RESPA Section 8(a) considers to be “a thing of value”. Today we discuss what the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau considers to be an “agreement” or “understanding” to pay for referrals or...
