Raleigh Realty and CrossCountry Mortgage are accused in six separate lawsuits of operating an illegal “pay-to-play” scheme in violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).
Source: Inman News
Homebuyers sue brokerage they allege steered them to lender
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