Are Real Estate Brokers Paying Illegal “Referral Fees” To Sub-Servicers In Violation Of The Real Estate Settlement & Procedures Act (RESPA)?

Earlier this month, I attended an Unlawful Detainer action in San Diego where U.S. Bank as Trustee was prosecuting the complaint as the Plaintiff. Objections were vigorously raised as to the lack of verification by U.S. Bank itself, and that it was really the servicer that retained and paid counsel to file...