WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against Prospect Mortgage, LLC, a major mortgage lender, for paying illegal kickbacks for
mortgage business referrals.
These companies either made or received payments in the form of illegal kickbacks for
mortgage business referrals, which resulted in the CFPB imposing financial penalties, disgorgement and numerous restrictions on business operations.
Prospect Mortgage, LLC, a major mortgage lender, and two real estate brokerages have been ordered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to pay more than $ 3.5 million in civil penalties and consumer compensation for participating in an «illegal kickback scheme» for
mortgage business referrals.
Not exact matches
Do you run a retail or purchase
mortgage business that leverages relationships with
referral partners?
During the course of its investigation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reviewed the
mortgage referral activities of the Corvallis, Oregon - based real estate broker Willamette Legacy, LLC, which does
business under the name Keller Williams Mid-Willamette.
To be a world class online
mortgage lender with impeccable integrity, an amazing amount of repeat
business and outstanding
referrals from our satisfied customers.
In addition to establishing trust and a strong source of
referrals with our customers, our team of 8 Residential
Mortgage Loan Originators were among the best in the
business.
Instead, their
businesses are built through word - of - mouth (warm
referrals) and detailed, individualised, strategic
mortgage planning for their clients.
hosting partners, service providers, vendors, affiliates,
referral partners, other counseling agencies, financial service providers (such as companies providing home
mortgages), lenders, Federal, State, and non-profit agencies or other
business partners.
Advertising fees paid by Churchill
Mortgage are in no way dependent upon any
referral of settlement service
business or a particular consumer transaction with Churchill
Mortgage.
Targeted and marketed first and second
mortgage business to new and existing clients through prospecting,
referrals and cold calling.
He deals directly with the customers and handles cash withdrawals, collection of payments, loan,
mortgages,
business referrals and other duties including solving customer issues.
• Revised the bank's policies and regulations related to
mortgage lending laws to bring them in line with federally issued
mortgage state laws • Enhanced total
mortgage clientele by 50 % by providing existing clients with matchless and sound
mortgage advice as per their residential needs and by reaching prospective clients proactively • Keep up to date with latest loan and
mortgage regulations, prospect for new
business regularly by establishing relationships with local
referral networks • Interview prospective clients for credit and financial data analysis.
WORK EXPERIENCE Mar 2012 — May 2015 Union
Mortgages — Wilmington, DE
Mortgage Loan Officer • Developed and maintained contact with business referral sources • Followed up on new and existing mortgage opportunities • Interviewed and assisted loan applications with the process • Obtained and evaluated pertinent documents including reports and appraisals • Achieved preset production goals • Oversaw and ensured completion of all mortgage loan applications • Provided exceptional customer services at all times • Liaised with local referral
Mortgage Loan Officer • Developed and maintained contact with
business referral sources • Followed up on new and existing
mortgage opportunities • Interviewed and assisted loan applications with the process • Obtained and evaluated pertinent documents including reports and appraisals • Achieved preset production goals • Oversaw and ensured completion of all mortgage loan applications • Provided exceptional customer services at all times • Liaised with local referral
mortgage opportunities • Interviewed and assisted loan applications with the process • Obtained and evaluated pertinent documents including reports and appraisals • Achieved preset production goals • Oversaw and ensured completion of all
mortgage loan applications • Provided exceptional customer services at all times • Liaised with local referral
mortgage loan applications • Provided exceptional customer services at all times • Liaised with local
referral networks
• Established appropriate
referrals to other lines of
business, including
mortgage,
business banking, treasury services and merchant services.
• Originate, file, seal and process
mortgage loan requests • Educate the borrowers regarding federal
mortgage lending policies • Implore further
mortgage business via maintenance of a strong network of
referrals • Implement federally issued
mortgage regulatory policies and guidelines • Process all underwriting processes proficiently • Hold regular meetings with clients, attorneys and bank administration for discussing progress and status of
mortgage loan applications • Answer client queries regarding application progress to ensure delivery of high quality customer care
Matchless skills in maintaining an active
business referral channel coupled with a track record of proactively soliciting residential
mortgage business.
SPECIAL EXPERTISE • Loan request evaluation,
referral evaluation and forwarding of loan applications • Borrower specifications filing, application completion and forwarding of request file • Automated and manual underwriting and processing of
mortgage loan files • Public relations and
referral networking for soliciting potential housing loan
business • Providing guidance, consultancy and paper work assistance to potential borrowers
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Secured high volume
mortgage loan
business via self generated
referral networks, that led to enhancement in revenues by 10 % • Assisted in designing of five new promotional
mortgage packages to attract more potential borrowers • Trained a group of 20 junior
mortgage loan officers regarding automated underwriting and state approved application processing protocols
I possess the ability to sustain successful liaison with
business referral sources and am proficient in understanding the need of maintaining contact with fulfillment center partners, ensuring that exceptional customer services are provided to a client from the time a
mortgage loan is originated to the time it is closed.
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Key Highlights: • Triggered an increase in
referral business by 15 % in 2006 and initiated an aggressive campaign of cold calling, offered
referral incentives and participated in networking events • Worked closely with
business partners in commercial, securities, and
mortgage departments to create additional customer contacts and sales opportunities.
RESPA prohibits any settlement service provider from giving or receiving anything of value for the
referral of
business in connection with a
mortgage or charging fees or markups when no additional service has been provided.
The court based this finding on the following: (1) McCarrick enlisted Karatnjchy to obtain a
mortgage after Pepe could not obtain a commitment; (2) McCarrick was informed by letter that a 1 % fee was expected for «services in obtaining the loan»; (3) there was no evidence of a scheme by Polonia and Karatnjchy which involved the payment of a commission for
referral of
business; (4) there was no evidence that Karatnjchy was in any way associated with Polonia; and (5) Karatnjchy performed valuable services for McCarrick by obtaining a
mortgage and title insurance.
Specifically, the second paragraph of Article 6 in the Code requires that REALTORS ® fully disclose any financial benefit or fee to themselves or to their company as a result of the
referral of
business such as
mortgages and home warranties.
Increased client due diligence for introduced
businesses — Realtors often refer clients to banks, insurance companies,
mortgage brokers and notaries and they often acquire clients from such
referrals.
Imagine the millions in
mortgage referral fees paid to Zoocasa.com, with no disclosure needed by Zoocasa brokerage, that any bank would gladly cough up to get your clients»
business because Rogers certainly does!
* 1999 doesn't total 100 percent because of fractional
business, including auction services, counseling, international sales,
mortgage finance, and
referral / relocation networks.
The court concluded the Bureau established a violation of RESPA because there was an agreement to refer
business,
referral fees were paid, and the transactions involved federally regulated
mortgage loans.
The rationale behind the passage of RESPA was a congressional intent to end abuses in the real estate
business, including kickbacks and inflationary
referral fees in connection with
mortgage settlements.
The court observed that «section 8 (a) of RESPA prohibits the payment or receipt of fees, kickbacks, or things of value in exchange for
referrals of «
business incident to or part of a real estate settlement service involving a federally related
mortgage loan.»»
Creating better alignment with your
referral sources, such as
mortgage brokers, can make a big difference in your
business relationship.
Below is a collection of
mortgage tools designed for loan officers of any level to help increase
referral business and purchase volume.
Affiliated
Business Arrangment means an arrangement in which (A) a person who is in a position to refer business incident to or a part of a real estate settlement service involving a federally related mortgage loan, or an associate of such person, has either an affiliate relationship with or a direct or beneficial ownership interest of more than 1 percent in a provider of settlement services; and (B) either of such persons directly or indirectly refers such business to that provider or affirmatively influences the selection of that provider; and (8) the term «associate» means one who has one or more of the following relationships with a person in a position to refer settlement business: (A) a spouse, parent, or child of such person; (B) a corporation or business entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such person; (C) an employer, officer, director, partner, franchisor, or franchisee of such person; or (D) anyone who has an agreement, arrangement, or understanding, with such person, the purpose or substantial effect of which is to enable the person in a position to refer settlement business to benefit financially from the referrals of such b
Business Arrangment means an arrangement in which (A) a person who is in a position to refer
business incident to or a part of a real estate settlement service involving a federally related mortgage loan, or an associate of such person, has either an affiliate relationship with or a direct or beneficial ownership interest of more than 1 percent in a provider of settlement services; and (B) either of such persons directly or indirectly refers such business to that provider or affirmatively influences the selection of that provider; and (8) the term «associate» means one who has one or more of the following relationships with a person in a position to refer settlement business: (A) a spouse, parent, or child of such person; (B) a corporation or business entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such person; (C) an employer, officer, director, partner, franchisor, or franchisee of such person; or (D) anyone who has an agreement, arrangement, or understanding, with such person, the purpose or substantial effect of which is to enable the person in a position to refer settlement business to benefit financially from the referrals of such b
business incident to or a part of a real estate settlement service involving a federally related
mortgage loan, or an associate of such person, has either an affiliate relationship with or a direct or beneficial ownership interest of more than 1 percent in a provider of settlement services; and (B) either of such persons directly or indirectly refers such
business to that provider or affirmatively influences the selection of that provider; and (8) the term «associate» means one who has one or more of the following relationships with a person in a position to refer settlement business: (A) a spouse, parent, or child of such person; (B) a corporation or business entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such person; (C) an employer, officer, director, partner, franchisor, or franchisee of such person; or (D) anyone who has an agreement, arrangement, or understanding, with such person, the purpose or substantial effect of which is to enable the person in a position to refer settlement business to benefit financially from the referrals of such b
business to that provider or affirmatively influences the selection of that provider; and (8) the term «associate» means one who has one or more of the following relationships with a person in a position to refer settlement
business: (A) a spouse, parent, or child of such person; (B) a corporation or business entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such person; (C) an employer, officer, director, partner, franchisor, or franchisee of such person; or (D) anyone who has an agreement, arrangement, or understanding, with such person, the purpose or substantial effect of which is to enable the person in a position to refer settlement business to benefit financially from the referrals of such b
business: (A) a spouse, parent, or child of such person; (B) a corporation or
business entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such person; (C) an employer, officer, director, partner, franchisor, or franchisee of such person; or (D) anyone who has an agreement, arrangement, or understanding, with such person, the purpose or substantial effect of which is to enable the person in a position to refer settlement business to benefit financially from the referrals of such b
business entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such person; (C) an employer, officer, director, partner, franchisor, or franchisee of such person; or (D) anyone who has an agreement, arrangement, or understanding, with such person, the purpose or substantial effect of which is to enable the person in a position to refer settlement
business to benefit financially from the referrals of such b
business to benefit financially from the
referrals of such
businessbusiness.
Both the
business partner and the
mortgage company contribute capital, own an equity interest in the legal entity receiving the
referral, and receive profits accordingly.
The CFPB imposed a massive fine — $ 109 million — against a
mortgage company for sending
referrals to
mortgage insurers that used its affiliated
mortgage reinsurance
business.
He acquired a large office building in 2002 in Whitby to serve as head office for R.M.R's residential and commercial
business with the support of an international
referral network, marketing, leasing and
mortgage financing.
Since in this situation the sales rep is the reason why the
mortgage broker or lawyer gets
business from one another, the rep can legitimately request a
referral fee or reciprocation.
Remember, Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) «prohibits anyone from giving or accepting a fee, kickback, or anything of value in exchange for
referrals of settlement service
business involving a federally related
mortgage loan.»
get the experience clock started before going full time or getting your broker's license • Create a
referral side -
business for more income • Switching careers or concentrating on a new
business • Realtor fees too expensive • Create savings for holidays and vacations • Get paid for
referrals anywhere even if you have moved to another state • Increase retirement income • Finally start or increase saving for retirement • Increase your yearly income • Switch from full - time sales • Stay up to date in the industry • Put your Realtor sales career on temporary hold • Save for a new car or auto expenses • Start saving for your kids college fund • Make additional money to pay taxes • Pay off debt • Make an additional
mortgage payment (s) per year • Take your many yearly «
business» tax deductions by having an active professional license &
business (especially helpful during the holidays)