Split settlements are not authorized in Virginia. Virginia Code clearly authorizes the buyer to select the Settlement Agent that is to provide the mandated services in connection with the transaction.
The purpose of RESPA is to protect consumers by ensuring they are provided with information about the real estate settlement process, and keeping them from being overcharged for settlement by outlawing certain abusive practices, including kickbacks and charging unearned fees.
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The Real Estate Settlement Agents Act (the Act), formerly know as Consumer Real Estate Settlement Protection Act (CRESPA), authorizes licensed Virginia attorneys, title insurance companies and agents, real estate brokers and financial institutions (or a subsidiary or affiliate thereof), to serve as Settlement Agents ...
The purpose of RESPA is to protect consumers by ensuring they are provided with information about the real estate settlement process, and keeping them from being overcharged for settlement by outlawing certain abusive practices, including kickbacks and charging unearned fees.
The Act proscribes a variety of misrepresentations by suppliers to consumers. A violation of the Act subjects the supplier to liability for actual damages for his misrepresentation or a fine of $500, whichever is greater. A willful violation of the Act may subject the supplier to treble damages and attorney's fees.
Virginia Consumer Protection Act – The Virginia Consumer Protection Act of 1977 was created to “promote fair and ethical standards of dealing between suppliers and the consuming public.” Virginia Automobile Repairs Facilities Act - provides protections for consumers considering having repair work done on their vehicle.
The act requires lenders, mortgage brokers, or servicers of home loans to provide borrowers with pertinent and timely disclosures regarding the nature and costs of the real estate settlement process. The act also prohibits specific practices, such as kickbacks, and places limitations upon the use of escrow accounts.