Finance
RESPA prohibits which of the following practices in Florida real estate closings?
ARequiring title insurance
BPaying kickbacks or unearned fees for referring business between settlement service providers✓ Correct
CCharging reasonable origination fees
DRequiring escrow impound accounts
Explanation
RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) Section 8 prohibits kickbacks and the payment of unearned fees between settlement service providers (lenders, title companies, real estate brokers) in exchange for referrals.
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