Escrow & Title
RESPA's Section 9 prohibits:
AKickbacks between settlement service providers
BSellers from requiring buyers to use a specific title company✓ Correct
CLenders from charging origination fees
DReal estate agents from referring business to title companies
Explanation
RESPA Section 9 prohibits sellers from requiring buyers to purchase title insurance from a specific title insurer as a condition of the sale. Buyers have the right to choose their own title company.
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