Texas License Law
A Texas sales agent who receives a referral fee from a title company for sending clients to them is:
APermitted as long as it is disclosed to the client
BProhibited under RESPA Section 8 if the loan is federally related✓ Correct
CPermitted if the title company is affiliated with the brokerage
DPermitted as a standard business practice
Explanation
Under RESPA Section 8, accepting kickbacks or unearned fees from settlement service providers (including title companies) in federally related mortgage transactions is prohibited, regardless of disclosure.
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