### Question
How is the term associate defined?


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

> 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**

