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CFPB proposes delayed implementation of TRID
Posted Date: Thursday, June 18, 2015
The industry may be given more time to implement the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rule. In an announcement June 17, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it will be issuing a proposed amendment to delay the effective date of the TRID rule until Oct. 1, 2015. Keep reading to learn more about this proposal.
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Ernst Publishing releases TRID solution
Posted Date: Thursday, June 18, 2015
Ernst Publishing Co. rolled out a new collaborative fee management system at the recent National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Atlanta. The system allows settlement agents to work with lenders to negotiate and manage fees. Keep reading to learn more.
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NS3 attendees help Make a Child Smile again
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2015
For the fourth year in a row, attendees at October Research, LLC’s National Settlement Services Summit got together to help make a difference in the lives of area children. Attendees took time out of their panel discussions, education and networking in Atlanta on Monday to help build 30 children’s bicycles and Big Wheels as part of the “Make a Child Smile” charity event, sponsored by Windward Consulting | Software and Adeptive. The bikes and corresponding helmets were presented to Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities on Tuesday afternoon. Read on for all the details.
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October Research, LLC presents annual industry awards
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
October Research, LLC presented its fourth annual industry awards today at its National Settlement Services Summit in Atlanta. Awards were handed out for exemplary accomplishment in the areas of leadership, innovation and philanthropy. Read on to find out the winners.
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CATIC educates, prepares for TILA-RESPA implementation
Posted Date: Monday, June 22, 2015
CATIC has been educating Realtors and lenders in preparation for the TILA-RESPA rule deadline and recently rolled out its new software CATIC PrepExpress. Director of Industry Relations Bob Skalstad sat down with The Title Report to discuss these activities. Keep reading to learn more.
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Title insurance premiums up 11 percent
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2015
The American Land Title Association reported title insurance premium increased 11.1 percent during the first quarter of 2015 when compared to the same period a year ago. Keep reading to learn more.
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Title industry’s capital position improves, agency says
Posted Date: Monday, June 15, 2015
The U.S. title insurance industry’s risk adjusted capital position improved in 2014, according to Fitch’s “Title Insurers 2014 Risk-Adjusted Capital Adequacy.” This report examines results from Fitch’s title insurer risk-adjusted capital model for 2014. Read on to learn more.
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A.M. Best affirms ratings for Investors Title
Posted Date: Thursday, June 11, 2015
A.M. Best affirmed the ratings of Investors Title Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries Investors Title Insurance Co. and National Investors Title Insurance Co. The outlook for all ratings remains stable. Keep reading to learn more.
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A.M. Best affirms ratings for Stewart Title Group
Posted Date: Thursday, June 4, 2015
A.M. Best affirmed the financial strength ratings and issuer credit ratings for the member companies of Stewart Title Group and the parent holding company. The outlook for all ratings remains stable. Keep reading to learn more.
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TRG Subsidiary acquires Texas title agency
Posted Date: Monday, June 15, 2015
The Title Resource Group has acquired Independence Title in Austin, Texas. The transaction is expected to close following the completion of customary state licensing matters. Read on to learn more.
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Stewart ramps up additional compliance safeguard for title agencies
Posted Date: Thursday, June 11, 2015
Stewart’s network of independent title agencies will be able to engaged Deloitte and Touche to perform a management assertion on their compliance with ALTA’s Best Practices. The goal is to protect lenders and consumers, while maintaining a positive and compliant real estate settlement experience. Read on to learn more.
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Best Homes Title expands with acquisition
Posted Date: Thursday, June 11, 2015
Best Homes Title expanded with its acquisition of Rochester-Hills Homeowners Title Agency. This boosts the agency to 13 full-time service offices across the state. Keep reading to learn more.
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Capital Title of Texas expands
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Capital Title expanded into the Jefferson County and southeast Texas market with three new office locations. Keep reading to learn more.
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LenderLive acquires Walz Group
Posted Date: Sunday, June 7, 2015
LenderLive acquired the Walz Group, a provider of regulatory compliance solutions. It will be a stand-alone division of LenderLive, operating under its existing Walz brand. Read on to learn more.
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CoreLogic expands building permit database
Posted Date: Sunday, June 7, 2015
CoreLogic’s Building Permit Database surpassed 28 million residential, commercial and industrial building permits. It also tracks more than 35 permit types. Read on to learn more.
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Westcor partners with McGladrey, LLP
Posted Date: Thursday, June 4, 2015
Westcor has engaged McGladrey, LLP to assist with the evaluation and enhancement of Westcor’s Agency Audit Program to test for compliance with ALTA’s Best Practices. This offers an independent assessment. Keep reading to learn more.
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PRIA approves eRecording best practices
Posted Date: Monday, June 1, 2015
The Board of Directors of the Property Records Industry Association (PRIA) has given final approval to the eRecording Best Practices for Recorders paper produced by the eRecording eXcellence Work Group, under the auspices of the Business Processes and Procedures Committee. Read on to learn more.
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ComplianceEase releases TRID update
Posted Date: Monday, June 15, 2015
ComplianceEase announced its online compliance management platform ComplianceAnalyzer has been updated to fully support loans originated under the TRID rules. Read on to learn more.
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RamQuest integration with NotaryLoop
Posted Date: Monday, June 15, 2015
RamQuest announced its Closing Mart digital network now is integrated with NotaryLoop. Read on to learn more.
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ATPR adds EVP to grow SmartProp footprint
Posted Date: Monday, June 15, 2015
American Tax & Property Reporting, Inc. grew its leadership team. This new member will be responsible for sales and operations of SmartProp and other planned products in the mortgage lender and real estate information segments. Keep reading to learn more.
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Fidelity grows senior management team
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Fidelity National Financial added two industry veterans as senior vice presidents for National Agency Operations. Read on to learn more.
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WFG names new lead for national agent group
Posted Date: Monday, June 1, 2015
WFG National Title Insurance Co. promoted one of its own to lead the National Agent Group. He will be responsible for maintaining WFG’s relationship with national title agents as well as spearhead new growth. Keep reading to learn more.
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Breaking: TRID date pushed back to Oct. 1
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
As day became evening June 17, the landscape in the mortgage industry changed. More than 19 months after issuing the final TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rules that will change the way residential mortgages are conducted, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shifted gears and issued a statement that the effective date for TRID would be pushed back to Oct. 1, 2015.
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Indiana bank selects Ellie Mae’s Encompass
Posted Date: Thursday, June 11, 2015
Centier Bank of Merrillville, Ind., chose Ellie Mae’s Encompass to support its growing mortgage business. Vice President of Mortgage Operations Ronnie Guldberg said the solution is easier for Centier’s loan officers and is customizable. Read on to learn more.
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Regulators open up to NS3 audience
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
From beards to TRID to simultaneous issuance and data security, panelists at the regulators’ open forum Monday shared a frank discussion of top issues with the audience at October Research, LLC’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Atlanta.
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Larimer County, Colo., adopts Landmark system
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Larimer County, Colo., has selected Landmark from Pioneer Technology Group as its new official records system. It is the fifth county to do so in the state. Read on to learn more.
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ISGN enhances Gators settlement services and vendor management
Posted Date: Sunday, June 7, 2015
ISGN Corp. has enhanced its Gators settlement services and vendor management platform to help lenders and servicers prepare for the CFPB’s TRID rules going into effect Aug. 1. The new platform soon will support version 3.3 of the MISMO Reference Model. Read on to learn more.
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CFPB announcement puts spotlight on NS3 forum
Posted Date: Sunday, June 7, 2015
The 11th annual National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) opens its doors today with an even more focused view on the industry-wide changes happening Aug. 1. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s statement last week that it would be “sensitive” to companies making “good-faith efforts” to comply with TRID after Aug. 1 put a whole new set of questions on the table. Read on to find out what answers might be ahead at NS3.
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North American Title Group adds controllers
Posted Date: Thursday, June 4, 2015
North American Title Group added a position of assistant controller and separated the position of controller from the director of quality assurance. The company said it was no longer feasible that the two functions remain combined. Read on to learn more.
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CFPB will be ‘sensitive’ to TRID compliance, title industry reacts
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2015
The title insurance industry has a variety of opinions on the CFPB’s announcement that it will be “sensitive” to title agents trying to comply with the Aug. 1 implementation of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rules. The Title Report asked the industry for their thoughts. Read on to learn what they had to say.
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CFPB says it will be ‘sensitive’ to TRID compliance efforts
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2015
After months of increasing pressure from industry groups and Congress, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Wednesday sought to “ease some of the concerns” about the Aug. 1 effective date for the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rules.
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Closing Insight to host webinars
Posted Date: Monday, June 1, 2015
RealEc Technologies is offering training on its Closing Insight tool throughout the month of June. Read to learn where to sign up.
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