Definition: A federal law governing specified aspects of settlement and servicing for covered mortgage loans, including restrictions on kickbacks and unearned fees.
Example
A settlement-service provider may not pay a prohibited referral fee simply for the referral of covered business.
Keep the distinction clear
RESPA and the Truth in Lending Act are different laws. Their coverage and exceptions must be checked; not every real estate transaction is governed identically.
Related terms
Kickback · Affiliated Business Relationship · Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
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References: CFPB Regulation X: RESPA
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