Washington License Law
A Washington real estate licensee receives a gift card from a mortgage lender as a 'thank you' for referring clients. This practice:
AIs permissible if the gift is under $25
BViolates RESPA Section 8 anti-kickback provisions✓ Correct
CIs permissible if the client consents
DIs only regulated under Washington state law, not federal law
Explanation
Accepting gifts, kickbacks, or anything of value in exchange for referrals of settlement service business (including mortgage referrals) violates RESPA Section 8, regardless of the dollar amount. This is a federal prohibition.
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