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Opinion: Fannie Mae’s title insurance pilot program overreaches

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, one of the proposals the President mentioned in the SOTU was to revive a previously discredited and shelved pilot program that would waive the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain refinances by Fannie Mae. In 2022, the industry paid more than $596.1 million in claims. This is up from $474.4

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Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream

Housing Wire

As someone who spent a career in the title insurance industry – both as a builder of a title business and leader of the industry’s trade group, — I am proud of the role we play in helping to protect what most Americans consider the biggest purchase of their lives. Why is a title search necessary for refinancing?

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How one mortgage fulfillment service increases efficiencies while minimizing risks

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke with Brian Simon, president of Trelix Mortgage Fulfillment Services, about how Trelix helps its clients work more efficiently while still maintaining compliance and performing due diligence. HousingWire: How do Trelix services help users minimize risks and perform loan due diligence?

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. I have helped developers build and sell entire subdivisions from the ground up. Careful due diligence is necessary to ensure you don't make any significant mistakes.

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Stepping up the fight against fraud in mortgage lending

Housing Wire

In recent years, we have seen a significant uptick in fraudulent activity ranging from the high tech — intercepted wire transfers and electronic title phishing scams — to low-tech, such as applicants submitting falsified or doctored bank statements. Wherever there is commerce, there will be fraud, and the mortgage industry is no exception.

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Boost Your Real Estate Business with Virtual Data Rooms: Benefits You Need to Know

Realty Biz

When it comes to developers, the volume of data increases significantly. The biggest business industry, real estate, is going digital at a rapid pace. Investors, brokerage firms, builders, and in fact, modern-day buyers or sellers, mostly millennials, prefer using online routes to manage and close transactions. What is a virtual data room?

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How to Buy a Home As-Is and Make Sure You’re Protected

HomeLight

However, it’s vital to do your due diligence before buying a home as-is to protect yourself or you might just end up wasting your investment on a money pit. You think it’s almost too good to be true when you see one crucial caveat: It’s selling “as-is.” Red flags pop immediately into your head; you assume that can only be a nightmare.

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