Escrow & Title
In Maine, a RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) violation occurs when a settlement service provider receives:
AA reasonable referral fee from another settlement service provider
BAn unearned kickback or fee-splitting arrangement for real estate settlement services✓ Correct
CA commission for selling a home
DPayment for marketing services actually provided
Explanation
RESPA prohibits kickbacks and unearned fee-splitting arrangements among settlement service providers. Any payment must be for services actually performed.
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