August 18, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — “For years, consumer advocates have been deeply troubled by ‘yield-spread premiums (YSPs),’ the routine payments to brokers and lenders that essentially function as kickbacks for overcharging on home loans. The Federal Reserve’s final rules on YSPs, issued yesterday, mark a welcome milestone that will finally end this practice—saving money for home buyers and making it easier to shop for the best loan
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