Overcharging for Settlement Fees = $10 Million Fine
A California lender was hit with $10 million in borrower restitution and penalties for collecting $202.50 in settlement fees for more than 70,000 borrowers, which exceeded the actual cost of the services by an average of $37.50. The lender had services performed by its employees but were charged by an appraisal affiliate under another name. [11/23/15]