2-Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act-Closings
REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES ACT The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a consumer protection statute enacted in 1974. Its purpose is to clarify settlement costs and to eliminate kickbacks and fees that increase settlement costs. RESPA specifies certain closing procedures when a purchase: Involves a residential property, including one to four-family residences, cooperatives, and […]