S.C. Code Ann. § 40-58-75 – Disclosure and itemization of charges; delivery of disclosure; no fee unless requirements met or broker exempted; fee to be disclosed to applicant | Midpage
§ 40-58-75
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-58-75
Disclosure and itemization of charges; delivery of disclosure; no fee unless requirements met or broker exempted; fee to be disclosed to applicant
(A) Within three business days of the receipt of an application for a loan, the broker must disclose in a statement the total estimated charges to the borrower for the loan and an itemization of the charges provided if required under RESPA. The disclosure is considered delivered when deposited with United States Postal Service for first class delivery.
(B) No person may earn a mortgage broker's fee unless the person meets the requirements of this chapter, is authorized to conduct mortgage brokerage services by this chapter, or is exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
(C) All fees earned for services rendered as a mortgage broker must be disclosed to the applicant by the mortgage broker as required by RESPA.