Real Estate Settlement Protection Act (RESPA)

The closing is critically important to all parties involved in the real estate transaction so much so that the federal government saw a need to develop and pass into law the Real Estate Settlement Protection Act (RESPA) in 1975. Nearly all residential real estate transactions are now governed by RESPA. Do you believe that RESPA protects the individuals in the manner the law was intended? Justify.

In addition in response to the 2008-2009 mortgage crises the federal government issued more stringent rules with regard to the Good Faith Estimate of Closing and the HUD-1. Do you agree with the changes that went into effect on Jan1 2010? Student Response The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) protects consumers with improved disclosure costs of settlement and reduces the closing costs by reducing the closing costs through referrals kickbacks and fees. It is a type of federal statute that helps lenders get home loans mortgages and brokers and offer borrowers timely disclosures and costs of the real estate property.

Yes I do believe that RESPA is protecting individuals to a much extent and I also believe that this thing varies from state to state and the way it has been implemented. RESPAs implementation becomes effective over time with changes in the real estate market and regular fluctuations in its structure. The real estate market of the United States is growing every year and this family needs guidance for home loans and settlement costs. Thus over time RESPA becomes an important individual protector when it comes to guidance for referrals kickbacks and closing costs. Yes I believe that these changes were effective because through these changes customers can have different choices to select the one that suits their needs and budget. The list of fees and costs from more than two lenders will be provided along with terms and conditions and the assessor will help the client know the costs of real property and the demands of the lender. There were numerous settlement options have been introduced into the changes made between the two parties. The environmental and situational concerns Gods act and numerous other considerations that are out of the human planning wont affect the customers reach to property.

Furthermore I believe that these changes were helpful when it comes to tolerance and cure. Tolerance is increased by decreasing settlement costs and enhancing the duty of mortgage brokers and loan officers (Spector 2010). The provision of a third party for the transaction purpose will also be met. Thus I would say that changes made for good faith are effective in terms of consumer protection. Spector M. (2010). RESPA Changes to the Good Faith Estimate Form. CCO https://consumercomplianceoutlook.org/2010/second-… Teacher Response (I need to respond back to my teacher) Can you be more specific in some of the changes that were directed to the HUD-1 form that directly impact the consumer?