The Real Deal: Small and mid sized mortgage firms are fighting for their survival
Small mortgage firms are cutting staff, shutting down and trying to sell themselves. It’s yet another sign of increasing pressure on
Builder: Freddie Mac Enhances Greenchoice Mortgage Options
Freddie Mac has expanded its GreenCHOICE Mortgages program to include more financing options for families with lower incomes that are
USA Today: Homebuilder Confidence Falls to Lowest Level in Two Years
Rising mortgage rates and continued home price growth are hurting affordability and fast becoming a toxic cocktail for the nation's
MarketWatch: Housing Market’s Opportunity Zones May Miss Target
MarketWatch analyzes whether Opportunity Zones, a tax strategy designed to hasten gentrification, are going to prove effective.
National Law Review: Banking Agencies Propose Rule to Increase Appraisal Exemption Transaction Value
The Federal Reserve Board and Comptroller of the Currency (FDIC) are proposing a rule to implement a rural property appraisal
Pennsylvania Court Denies Title Coverage After Settlement Agent’s Misappropriation of Funds
The following article originally appeared on the American Land Title Association (ALTA) website on September 21, 2017. The Docket: Pennsylvania Court
Wire Transfer Request Form Required for Seller Proceeds
As your closing partner, we are continuously looking for ways to insure you and your client’s financial safety throughout the
eClosings… They’re Here
Today, just about everything in the home buying process is automated. Purchasers search for real estate online, even taking virtual
Recorded Life Estate Equitably Subordinated to Mortgage
The following article originally appeared on the American Land Title Association (ALTA) website on July 20, 2017. The Docket: Recorded Life
How President Trump’s Travel Ban Could Impact the Housing Market
There is no doubt that President Trump’s first week in office has been full of activity that is drawing strong
What Could Saying Goodbye to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Mean for the 30-year Mortgage?
Until recently the question of whether a 30 year mortgage option could survive the reduction or elimination of government backing
No NPI was Compromised in the Making of this Anecdote
Information is power, especially in today’s information driven society. Some individuals are willing to break the law in order to
Is July HMI Decrease A Sign of Things to Come?
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) was recently released for the month of July. Builder
Will Brexit Affect the Housing Market Across the Pond?
There are still many factors up in the air as the world waits to see the fallout of Brexit, the
TRID Talk: Frenzy Eases for TRID Today, But What About Tomorrow
It looks like we may be able to breathe a collective sigh of relief. The frenzy surrounding last year’s implementation
Understanding the CFPB is Good Business
In just a few short years the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has asserted its role in overseeing the wide
Stay on Track of Your Closing: Know What You Need to Know Before You Owe!
Beginning this fall, the process for closing a home will become very different. Citibank is implementing the transition for the
State of NJ Only Accepting UCC Filings Entered Online (Effective July 1, 2015)
Effective July 1, 2015, the State of New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services will only accept UCC filings
First in Line: Two Rivers Title Quickly Adapting to New Changes in Residential Closings in 2015
There are a lot of new regulations and guidelines being rolled out this year by the federal government that will
CFPB Service Provider Bulletin Created Market Uncertainty, ALTA President Tells Congress
The latest report from ALTA concerning the ongoing efforts by Congress to improve transparency and accountability at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The
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