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Patrick Stone: Full impact of RON yet to be realized
Remote online notarization (RON) has been embraced by many in the title space as a must-have tool to facilitate digital closings. But it may not be the immediate industry game-changer that some might think it is, according to WFG National Title Insurance Co. founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone. Read on for more from Stone.
ATTOM hires CFO
ATTOM hired a 20-year hi-tech financial veteran as its chief financial officer. Read on for more about the new CFO.
SoftPro integrates with Stewart Access
SoftPro recently released a new integration with Stewart Access to help generate approved Stewart closing protection letters and policy jackets. Read on for more about the integration.

 

Director of business development to lead Millennial Title office
Millennial Title recently opened an office in St. Petersburg, Fla., which marks its seventh location. It will be headed by the director of business development for Florida, an attorney and former title company owner. Read on for more.
Hawaii borrower sues over right of rescission

A Hawaii borrower sought rescission of his mortgage loan and statutory damages for alleged TILA and RESPA violations. The plaintiff claimed his lender and servicer failed to make necessary disclosures and traded kickbacks in exchange for referrals of mortgage loans. The defendants argued the claims are time barred.

FDIC seeks public comments on mortgage servicing rule

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has issued a proposed rule to simplify aspects of the agency’s deposit insurance coverage rules. The proposal would amend the rule that governs coverage for mortgage servicing accounts to allow principal and interest funds advanced by a mortgage servicer to be included in the deposit insurance calculation.

Existing-home sales creeping back up

Existing-home sales increased in June, ending four consecutive months of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors. Three of the four major U.S. regions registered small month-over-month gains, while the fourth remained flat.

Stratmor report examines mortgage lender customer experience
While many lenders have adopted various digital technologies to help create an easier and more seamless digital process, there remain many gaps to be solved in the overall customer experience, according to mortgage advisory firm Stratmor Group. In the company’s latest Insights report, financial wellness expert Sue Woodard offers advice on how mortgage lenders should manage the customer experience.
Buyers sue The Money Store for kickback scheme
Borrowers who received their mortgages through MLD Mortgage Inc., d/b/a The Money Store, filed a putative class action alleging a kickback scheme between the lender and All Star Title Inc., a Maryland based title and settlement services company. The Money Store moved to dismiss the complaint.
New York State Legislature passes electronic notarization legislation
The New York State Legislature has passed legislation providing for electronic notarization and authorizing the use of video and audio conference technology in identifying individuals for electronic notarization. The bill awaits the governor’s signature.
Maryland Insurance Administration issues temporary suspension of on-site audits
The Maryland Insurance Administration issued a bulletin to all title insurers announcing a temporary suspension of the on-site audit requirement for title insurers for 2021.
Associations voice concern over possible use of G-fees
Several industry associations, including the American Land Title Association, American Bankers Association, Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors, sent a letter to Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Rob Portman, requesting they refrain from utilizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guarantee fees as a source of funding offsets for its bipartisan infrastructure framework.
Danger Lurking in Biden Plan to Eliminate or Cap 1031s
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A common misconception: 1031 exchanges are a tax loophole. A study on 1.6 million properties concluded that 80% of 1031s were ultimately sold via a taxable sale rather than a subsequent exchange. And a 1031 repeal would shrink U.S. GDP by $9.3M.
Large Single-Family Investors Ramping Up Inventory
- kerrys
Single-family investing is a profitable niche. Big companies continue to expand their inventory, but it’s unclear how much they can grow before there’s a public backlash.
Defend Your Commission: Reasons Why You’re Worth It
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It isn’t hard to find buyers right now, but sellers need you to fill out contracts, negotiate multiple-bid offers and screen buyers to verify that they’re qualified.
NAR: 2 of 5 ‘Volunteering Works’ Winners Are from Fla.
- kerrys
NAR and the Good Neighbor Society named the five volunteers who will receive seed money and mentoring – a list that includes Realtors from Seminole and Jacksonville.

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