July/August 1998 - Volume 77, Number 4

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	A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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	Recent Court Decisions Shed Light on RESPA Section 8 by Sheldon E. Hochberg, Esq. The last three years have seen a significant increase in the number of court decisions that have addressed the kickback and fee-splitting provisions of RESPA Section 9. Already apparent: Not all HUD interpretations will be deferred to by the courts.

	Proposed Far-Reaching RESPA/TILA Changes Could Adversely Impact Settlement System by Ann vom Eigen ALTA® is beginning a concentrated effort to convince Congress, federal agencies, and consumer organizations that far-reaching changes in RESPA and Truth-in-Lending as proposed by HUD and the Federal Reserve are a misdirected approach.
	Fannie Mae’s Trillion Dollar Commitment Pays Dividends The program will place 10 million otherwise underserved families in homes of their own.

	Beyond Your Desktop - - The Year 2000 Watch by Kelly Throckmorton If the year 2000 isn’t on your mind, it should be. Ignoring the problem is not recommended.

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