by Jeanine | Jan 23, 2018 | CFPB, Closing, Education, FHA/HUD, FNMA /Fannie Mae, Government Oversite, mortgage, Privacy and Public Records, Real Estate Law
Seeks Public Input on Ways to Better Fulfill Statutory Obligations JAN 17, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today announced that it is issuing a call for evidence to ensure the Bureau is fulfilling its proper and appropriate functions...
by Jeanine | Jan 17, 2018 | Closing, Education, Notaries, Privacy and Public Records, Property Records Industry Assoc PRIA, Real Estate Law, Recording of Legal Documents, Technology, Title Technology
In Minnesota and other states, electronic notarization (e-Notarization) is moving fast. But DO NOT BELIEVE THE ADS. It is complicated. Each state has its own laws, rules, and especially its own legal terminology. In Minnesota, a notary may perform electronic notarial...
by Jeanine | Aug 7, 2017 | Affiliated Title businesses, CFPB, Closing, Education, Government Oversite, Industry News, Real Estate Law
A lawsuit brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against a Louisville law firm was dismissed on Friday. In a summary judgment ruling, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky found that law firm Borders & Borders PLC followed the...
by Jeanine | Jul 10, 2017 | CFPB, Closing, Common Interest Communities, Education, Government Oversite, Industry News, Privacy and Public Records, Real Estate Law, RESPA, TRID Truth in Lending RESPA Integrated Disclosure
Press Release July 7, 2017 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today finalized updates to its “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rule with amendments that are intended to formalize guidance in the rule, and provide greater clarity and certainty. The...
by Jeanine | Jun 11, 2017 | Abstracting/Searching, Chicago Title, Closing, Industry News, Quality, Real Estate Law, Title Insurance, Title Insurance Lawsuits
A Connecticut title agent was held liable for $77,500 that was paid by a Title Underwriter to clear title to property it insured, as well as more than $20,000 in compensatory damages for fees and expenses incurred in negotiating the settlement. The case showcased...
by Jeanne | Feb 7, 2017 | Closing, Education, FHA/HUD, Industry News, Insurance, Licensing, Real Estate Law
HUD Press Release Thursday January 26, 2017 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced agreements with two insurance companies in Ohio and Florida settling allegations the companies violated the Fair Housing Act by denying insurance...