HUD SOLICITS PUBLIC COMMENT ON REFERRAL PRACTICES TO AFFILIATED BUSINESSES THAT MAY VIOLATE RESPA

WASHINGTON, DC – June 4, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published a notice seeking public comment today on how it might strengthen and clarify the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)’s prohibition against the “required use” of affiliated settlement service providers. HUD’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is requesting comments from the public that might inform any possible future revision or clarification of this prohibited practice.


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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the nation’s housing agency committed to increasing homeownership, particularly among minorities; creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans; and supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The Department also promotes economic and community development, and enforces the nation’s fair housing laws.

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