Resources to assist industry participants in comprehending, putting into practice, and adhering to Regulation X and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).
On Oct. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding RESPA Section 8, and its application to Marketing Services Agreements as well as to Gifts and Promotional Activities were published by the Bureau on April 7, 2020.
Regulations and official interpretations
On Interactive Bureau Regulations | eCFR, look up Regulation X (12 CFR 1024).
Main RESPA provisions and official interpretations can be found in:
Supervision and examination materials
Guidelines on how the Bureau will monitor and check the compliance of entities under its jurisdiction with Federal Consumer Financial Law
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To help with comprehension and compliance with RESPA and Regulation X, the Bureau provides a list of frequently asked questions and responses on specific topics.
Escrow disclosure appendices that HUD’s 1996 Streamlining Final Rule removed from the CFR and changed into Public Guidance Documents
On the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure page, specific RESPA and Regulation X provisions related to the TRID Rule are covered in more detail.
On the Mortgage Servicing page, specific RESPA and Regulation X provisions pertaining to mortgage servicing are covered in more detail.
FAQ
What does RESPA mean in mortgage?
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. the 1974 Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (12 U S. C. 2601 et seq. ) (the act) became effective on June 20, 1975.
What are two things RESPA prohibits?
RESPA Section 8(a) and Regulation X, 12 CFR § 1024. 14(b) forbids giving or accepting a fee, kickback, or other thing of value in accordance with a contract or understanding (oral or written) for the referral of business related to or a component of a settlement service involving a mortgage loan with federal ties.
What are RESPA requirements?
The Act mandates that mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, and home loan servicers give borrowers timely and relevant disclosures about the nature and costs of the real estate settlement process. The Act also places restrictions on the use of escrow accounts and outlaws particular practices like kickbacks.
What is covered by RESPA?
Mortgage loans for residential properties with one to four families are covered by the RESPA statute. The majority of these are loans for purchases, refinances, assumptions, loans for property improvements, and equity lines of credit.