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RESPA Statement of Policy 1996-4, Statement of Enforcement Standards: Title Insurance Practices in Florida
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This HUD Statement of Policy, published on September 19, 1996 (61 FR 49398), specifically addresses enforcement standards for title insurance practices in Florida under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).
The policy provides guidance on how RESPA Section 8 applies to various practices within the Florida title insurance industry, aiming to prevent illegal kickbacks and unearned fees. It clarifies permissible activities and those that constitute violations.
This policy continues to be applied by the CFPB in its enforcement of RESPA.
Source material
- cfpb_RESPA_Other_Applicable_Documents HUD
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