RESPA

Good Faith Estimate
A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is a vital document provided to mortgage applicants detailing the estimated costs associated with closing a loan. This disclosure is mandated under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and must be given within three days of the loan application submission.
Kickback
Kickbacks are fees or rebates paid to an agent or other participant in a transaction as an incentive to refer customers to a particular vendor, without any actual service provided to the customer besides the referral. These practices are often illegal and can jeopardize the integrity of the real estate transaction.
Loan Officer
A loan officer assists borrowers throughout the loan application process, coordinating between the borrower and financial institutions to ensure the information provided supports the approval of the loan application.
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a federal law intended to provide greater transparency and knowledge to consumers about real estate transactions. It stipulates how mortgage lenders must treat applicants for federally-related real estate loans on properties containing 1–4 dwelling units. RESPA aims to eliminate unnecessary fees and ensure borrowers receive pertinent information to facilitate informed comparison shopping.
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) ensures that residential mortgage borrowers receive timely and accurate disclosures about the costs involving settlement procedures and protects them from unnecessarily high settlement charges caused by certain abusive practices.
Uniform Settlement Statement
The Uniform Settlement Statement, otherwise known as the HUD-1 Form, is mandated by the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) for federally related mortgages. This document contains crucial details about the closing, outlining all charges and funds involved in a real estate transaction.

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