Digital mortgages could be key to survival in post-TRID world
After 15-year struggle for emortgage adoption, are companies finally ready to embrace electronic technology in the mortgage process?
by Amy Tankersley Oct 19
CFPB
Some feel the bureau’s interpretation of RESPA is overly broad, while others say key questions remain unanswered
by Amy Tankersley Oct 16
Roostify announces Series A financing round
Web and mobile mortgage platform provider will use investments to expand technology and extend it to more lenders and industry stakeholders
by Amy Tankersley Oct 15
Could NAR’s ‘BRED mortgage’ breed more equity for homeowners?
Association’s proposal disrupts current mortgage structures with product intended to give homeowners ways to build equity faster
by Amy Tankersley Oct 15
How eClosings improve consumer experience
CFPB study links higher scores with technology-supplemented closings
by Dave Sims Oct 15
RealtyTrac: Foreclosure activity up in 11 of 20 largest markets
According to RealtyTrac, double-, triple-digit increases are not uncommon
by Erik Pisor Oct 14
Completed foreclosure volume reaches 500k during 12-month period
Pipeline of legacy loans cited as the reason
by Erik Pisor Oct 13
ValueInsured’s +Plus program insures homebuyers’ downpayments
Downpayment protection program returns homebuyers’ nest egg if they must sell their home during a market downturn
by Amy Tankersley Oct 12
Do you know your FICO score?
Educate and empower your clients
by Nabil Captan Oct 9
Understanding the change from HUD-1 to the new Closing Disclosure
The new Closing Disclosure will remove a lot of the buyer's anxiety from the home-buying process
First American offers bulk licensing of property data suite
Customers can now license company’s entire data collection or specific subsets of interest
by Amy Tankersley Oct 8
House passes TRID ‘hold harmless’ bill
The bill now awaits approval by the Senate — but a Presidential veto is likely
by Amy Tankersley Oct 8
RealtyTrac: Zombie foreclosures no longer haunt U.S. housing market
Vacant homes in foreclosure process see sharp decline in third quarter, but RealtyTrac encourages nearby homesellers to continue to strike back
by Amy Tankersley Oct 7
10 questions you should ask lenders regarding TRID
Know that to ask and what to expect
by Bill Risser Oct 6
It’s the day before ‘the day the world changed’ -- are you ready for TRID?
CFPB’s TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures rule takes effect Oct. 3, ushering in sweeping changes to mortgage closing process
by Amy Tankersley Oct 2
Understanding the TRID rule and fee tolerances
Answers for your clients' questions
by Sue Burt Oct 2