settlement services

The same as defined in the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) 12 U.S.C Sec. 2601 et seq., Regulation X, 24 C.F.R Part 3500 et seq including:

• Title searches
• Title examinations
• The provision of title certificates
• Title insurance
• Services rendered by an attorney
• Preparation of documents
• Property surveys
• The rendering of credit reports or appraisals
• Pest and fungus inspections
  • Services rendered by a real estate agent or broker
  • The origination of a federally related mortgage loan (including, but not limited to, the taking of loan applications, loan processing, and the underwriting and funding of loans)
  • The handling of the processing and closing or settlement.