To amend the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending Act to make the residential mortgage process more understandable, fair, and competitive.
Amends the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, with respect to the uniform settlement statement, to require: (1) separate lines for "closing costs, "prepaid items," and "all other costs paid at closing"; (2) at least two days' advance availability of the final settlement statement; and (3) disclosure of all lender fees.
Provides, with respect to special information booklets, for: (1) harmonization of good faith estimates and settlement statements; and (2) inclusion of refinancing and upfront payment option information.
Prohibits markups and unearned fees.
Sets forth servicer escrow-related liabilities.
Revises damage and cost, and jurisdiction and statute of limitations provisions.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E897-898)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
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