Section 31.04.297 - Third-party residential mortgage loan modification services providers-Duties-Restrictions(1) In addition to complying with federal law and all requirements for loan originators under this chapter, third-party residential mortgage loan modification services providers must: (a) Provide a written disclosure summary as described in RCW 31.04.293;(b) Not receive advance fees;(c) Not charge total fees in excess of usual and customary charges, or total fees that are not reasonable in light of the service provided; and(d) Immediately inform the borrower in writing if the owner of the loan requires additional information from the borrower, or if it becomes apparent that a residential mortgage loan modification is not possible.(2) As a condition for providing a loan modification or loan modification services, third-party residential mortgage loan modification services providers and individuals servicing a residential mortgage loan must not require or encourage a borrower to: (a) Sign a waiver of his or her legal defenses, counterclaims, and other legal rights against the servicer for future acts;(b) Sign a waiver of his or her right to contest a future foreclosure;(c) Waive his or her right to receive notice before the owner or servicer of the loan initiates foreclosure proceedings;(d) Agree to pay charges not enumerated in any agreement between the borrower and the lender, servicer, or owner of the loan; or(e) Cease communication with the lender, investor, or loan servicer.(3) Failure to comply with subsection (1) of this section is a violation of RCW 19.144.080.Amended by 2013 c 29,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2013.Added by 2010 c 35, § 11, eff. 7/1/2010.