To amend the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to require lenders and escrow servicers who establish mortgage escrow accounts to provide borrowers with statements regarding the accounts.
Escrow Account Statement Act - Amends the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to mandate that an escrow servicer or lender that has established an escrow account in connection with a federally related mortgage loan submit to the borrower statements which clearly itemize: (1) at the opening or closing of the account, the charges which are reasonably anticipated to be paid from the account; and (2) annually, the amounts actually paid from such account as well as the annual balance. Establishes a civil penalty for failure to submit such itemized statements.
Prohibits a lender from imposing preparation fees for escrow account statements.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
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