Real
Estate Settlement Procedures Act
Statute: 12
USC 2601 et seq.
Regulation: 124
CFR 3500 et seq. (Reg. X)
Federal Register Noticess:
HUD
Statements of Policy: HUD
Public Guidance Documents:
HUD
RESPA Proposed Rules: HUD
RESPA Settlements: HUD
RESPA Purpose: It is the purpose of
this chapter to effect certain changes in the
settlement process for residential real estate
regarding advance settlement disclosures, elimination
of kickbacks, reducing required escrow amounts
and requiring better recordkeeping.