FL YSP Mortgage Lending Regulation
FL YSP regulation: federal law governs (TILA, RESPA, Dodd-Frank). FL OFR: enforces Chapter 494 (licensing). All brokers: licensed, disclose, maintain records. Complaints: OFR (broker), CFPB (federal), civil lawsuit (TILA/RESPA/FDUTPA), and FL Bar (attorney). Retain all documents. Penalties: TILA ($4K/$1M class), RESPA Section 8 (treble), Chapter 494 (fines per violation, license revocation), and FDUTPA. Criminal: intentional fraud.
Regulation
- Federal: TILA, RESPA, Dodd-Frank
- FL OFR: Chapter 494
- Licensing required
Complaints
- OFR, CFPB, civil suit
- FL Bar (attorneys)
- Retain documents
Penalties
- TILA: $4K individual
- RESPA: treble damages
- Chapter 494: fines/violation
Related Terms
Barnes Walker Real Estate
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Florida Law Reference
Fla. Stat. Ch. 697
Defines mortgages as liens on real property and establishes requirements for mortgage creation, assignment, and satisfaction in Florida.
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