Finance
In Florida, RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) prohibits:
ASellers from paying closing costs
BKickbacks and referral fees between settlement service providers✓ Correct
CLenders from charging origination fees
DTitle companies from offering both owner's and lender's policies
Explanation
RESPA prohibits kickbacks, referral fees, and unearned fee splits between settlement service providers (lenders, title companies, real estate agents, etc.) in transactions involving federally related mortgage loans.
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