Posted on June 10, 2012 in Naperville Real Estate Attorney

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Quicken Loans in the case brought against them by three families from Louisiana. The result may make it ultimately more expensive for families to purchase new homes. Many families have proposed in the past that administrative fees were unfairly levied against them by mortgage companies when services were not provided.

The families from Louisiana have all claimed that the company Quicken Loans had improperly charged them up to $1,100. These fees were from three separate residential mortgage closures back in 2007. It was supposed that the fees were paid in order to receive an interest rate reduction that was never given. The Detroit-based company maintained throughout the litigation that these families did receive the reductions.

The crux of the legal argument was a real estate law meant to be a provision for consumer protection back in 1974. These rights are afforded to any homebuyer under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. This act is designed to protect homebuyers from excessive fees and kickbacks while financing their home. It also requires the full disclosure of fees, interest rates, and any additional costs associated with the financing process.

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