The current RESPA-induced settlement process creates competitive economic inefficiencies that raise the cost of mortgages for consumers.
The best solution is to create a competitive market where lenders benefit from low closing costs and are incentivized to drive the costs lower via all-encompassing closing packages, according to a new report by a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau taskforce.
Read on for details from the Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law.
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