EthicsQuestion 319 of 400
RESPA Section 8's anti-kickback provisions apply to referrals of business involving:
a.Only the loan interest rate
b.Settlement (closing) services such as title, appraisal, and escrow
c.Only real estate commissions
d.Only homeowner's insurance
Explanation
Section 8 covers referrals of settlement-service business, which includes services like title insurance, appraisal, and escrow. It is not limited to the interest rate, real estate commissions alone, or homeowner's insurance alone; the broad category is settlement services.
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