HR 4818 · 107th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Mortgage Loan Consumer Protection Act

Introduced 2002-05-22· Sponsored by Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.(2002-05-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Mortgage Loan Consumer Protection Act - Amends the Truth in Lending Act, with respect to credit extensions secured by a real property interest, to revise the category of excluded finance charge items. 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.…

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