### Question
Can you define what associate means?


### Answer
**Associate** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 2602*:

> one who has one or more of the following relationships with a person in a position to refer settlement business: (A) a spouse, parent, or child of such person

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 2602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES**

