Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The American Land Title Association, alongside our real estate industry partners, are committed to making transactions easier for everyone through consumer education efforts. One of the most important roles we play at ALTA is strongly encouraging buyers to shop around for their title insurance company.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

It’s uncertain whether federal regulators are purposefully misleading Americans about the potential savings or just don’t understand how title insurance works. The truth is the cost of title insurance coverage has decreased nearly 8% over the last two decades due to innovation in the industry.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Specifically, title and settlement fees have been characterized as a high-burden and regressive (costing proportionally more for low- and moderate-income borrowers) cost to borrowers. The research found that title and settlement fees are neither regressive nor represent a significant component of the overall closing costs.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Wherever there is commerce, there will be fraud, and the mortgage industry is no exception. 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.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2023

Fannie Mae dropped a bomb on the title insurance industry in April 2022, when it adjusted its selling guide to allow the purchase of loans using attorney opinion letters (AOLs). The title I have used to frame this discussion for the past few months is ‘storm warning or calm seas?’”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2021

HousingWire: What are some due diligence and underwriting challenges loan originators face today? Historically low interest rates in 2020 led to an all-time high in mortgage lending for new loans, but with forbearance moratorium deadlines being extended, some lenders are getting nervous. That’s why we offer our HomeVal hybrid solution.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2021

It makes the title firm a good match as Blend looks to scale its operations. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Why use several vendors for title searches, appraisals and underwriting when you can use one? Streamline by combining services. Presented by: Altisource.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

Jeremy Wohlford will be the company’s new title examiner. Colliver began her career as a title examiner and manager in the title industry with Fidelity Title. Closing Complex Loans Faster With a Digitized Client Workflow. Wohlford started his career as a county deputy assessor.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2020

But what makes us the most unique value proposition is that we are part of Altisource Portfolio Solutions, an integrated service provider and marketplace for the real estate and mortgage industries. That gives us the ability to offer a span of comprehensive proven product options throughout the entire loan lifecycle.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut the country down in 2020, title and settlement professionals were deemed essential and continued to help consumers purchase homes and refinance mortgages. Protecting homeowners is always at the center of the title insurance industry’s core values: to lead, deliver and protect.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

Our FraudGuard alert-based solution uses natural intelligence gained from millions of loan applications and eventual outcomes to assist underwriters to note abnormalities in application data. For example, loans with the highest AI Score, usually about 10% of total application volume, account for 50% or more of total fraud risk.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

We continually monitor volumes, market nuances and industry trends to ensure our products – and our staff – meet our clients’ needs. At ServiceLink, we’re flexible with our offerings and can scale up or down as necessitated by industry conditions. This scalability includes our industry-leading signing agent panel.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2023

The title insurance industry continued to pay out claims, many fraud-related, despite a severe recession. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which have been in conservatorship since 2008, have long required title insurance policies on loans they purchase from lenders. Title insurance is regulated at the state level.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

She received help from family members and was also able to take a loan out against her 401(k) to make up the difference. One California-based real estate agent who originates her own loans told HousingWire that she believes appraisers are being far too conservative in this high-octane market, and are also using bad comps.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Understanding how big an acre is will be a good start for what you need for land. Being a real estate agent for the last thirty-eight years, I have had numerous experiences selling land. I have sold small building lots to large parcels of land. I have helped developers build and sell entire subdivisions from the ground up.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2021

The closing process, that time between underwriting approval and the actual closing, is the mortgage industry’s not-so-secret Achilles’ heel. Much of that is, from the Realtor’s or consumer’s perspective, the “dead time” between the excitement of getting approved for the loan and the additional excitement of getting the keys.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Prior to the advent and widespread use of title insurance, before taking title to a property, the buyer required that the title be free of any rights, interests, liens or encumbrances of others for which the buyer would be responsible for. This is a top priority for ALTA.”. In some ways it could cost them more.

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2022

Real Estate appraisals are usually completed when homes are bought via mortgage loans. The title search reveals issues. Whenever you’re purchasing real estate, a title search is one of the standard boxes that must be checked. The title needs to be clean. Contingent meaning. These include; .

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Real Trends

MARCH 9, 2022

As we approach the beginning of home-buying season, with many buyers deciding on the purchase of their largest investment yet, title insurance is essential, giving homebuyers peace of mind and confidence that their property rights are protected. Why title insurance? The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed the way we view our homes.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Some of their key responsibilities include: Reviewing and preparing legal documents Ensuring the clarity of title and title insurance Facilitating the transfer of funds Resolving legal disputes Importance of Hiring a Real Estate Attorney Hiring a real estate attorney is crucial to protecting a buyer's interests.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 14, 2021

barisonal/iStock.com Buying a home often entails also buying various types of insurance to protect your property, and one type you might need to get is called title insurance. When you buy a home, you “take title” to it and establish legal ownership. What is title insurance? Why a title search is required with a mortgage.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 20, 2023

It gives you a clear understanding of your budget and helps you make informed decisions when searching for properties. This thorough assessment determines how much you can borrow, which loans you may be approved for, and the potential interest rate. It is one of the most significant steps in preparing to get a home loan.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

If you’re searching for your first new home, you will likely hear many words that you’ve never heard before. The homebuying process is already complex, so understanding certain words and terms in the real estate industry will help you get ahead of the game for when you’re ready to start buying. The fee, usually 0.3 – 1.5

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Maybe you aren’t using a loan, but you can still run into cash flow issues. If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably heard that cash is kind of a big deal in real estate. All-cash offers are beloved by sellers and real estate agents alike — and they’re more than three times as likely to be chosen from the pack. Because it’s fast.

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RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2022

How deeply is it impacting our industry? The customer is at the center of everything we do, and programs we’ve added—like the “buy before you sell” and bridge loan options—open up viable new customer options while keeping the agent relevant. Chris Kelly: If there’s a constant about real estate, it’s that there is no constant.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Furthermore, in today’s market, understanding our complex mortgage industry could actually help you close more deals and maybe even save clients money. Make sure clients who see an acceleration clause in their mortgage contracts understand that this allows their lender to demand repayment of the loan in full if they default on the loan.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

However, as those forbearances end toward the later part of 2021, foreclosures will likely become more readily available and may even hit the market in droves, says Florida real estate agent Christina Griffin , who has 20 years of experience in the industry. You’re reading through a new MLS listing, and you believe you found your ideal home.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

Saad summarized the items on a seller’s net sheet: “We start with the sales price, subtract the mortgage balance, and then subtract the other costs associated with the sale, such as Realtor® commissions, taxes, title fees, and other miscellaneous fees.”. On this sheet, most of the figures are based on selling a home with a conventional loan.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Whoever is facilitating the closing — whether it be a title company, escrow firm, or real estate attorney — will be responsible for preparing the settlement statement. However, the settlement form developed by the trade group ALTA (American Land Title Association) is widely used across the nation for real estate transactions.

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Real Trends

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Keep reading to learn about the reasons a deal is starting to slip and the warning signs that a deal will never close. How often does a pending home sale fall through? A pending sale may be referred to as “under contract” by some real estate agents. Regardless of terminology, the meaning is the same. Reasons your deal may slip: 1. Inspection issues.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The buyer’s lender will probably require their own appraisal as part of their loan approval process. Preliminary title report. Doing a title search before you put your home on the market alerts you about any pending taxes, restrictions, or liens on the property that you’ll have to clear before selling. 1099-S tax form.

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The Residential Specialist

JUNE 23, 2020

There’s a lot of fear about industries fully automating and kicking workers to the curb, but real estate is one of those industries that needs a human-to-human connection,” says DelRose, director of marketing for The Mike DelRose Team, a RE/MAX Revolution office in Watertown, Massachusetts. REALTOR ® Mike DelRose Jr.

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Redfin

JUNE 14, 2023

North Carolina housing market insights The housing market in North Carolina is a vibrant and flourishing industry that presents potential buyers with numerous choices. We’ve gathered market insights on several highly sought-after cities in North Carolina to start you on your home search. What’s it like to live in North Carolina?

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 2, 2023

In my experience as a real estate agent over the last thirty-plus years, many homeowners will search " sell my house fast " for the best-selling strategy. In my experience as a real estate agent over the last thirty-plus years, many homeowners will search " sell my house fast " for the best-selling strategy.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Are you looking for a real estate lawyer? Understanding the importance of finding and hiring a real estate attorney when buying or selling a property is crucial. These legal professionals specialize in real estate transactions, protecting your interests. Like any other business partner, you want to get your choice correct.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Kentucky-based Dianna Caldwell , a seasoned agent with 16 years of industry experience under her belt, gave us a rundown of seller costs and what homeowners should budget before they sit down to the closing table. In Kentucky, for example, the buyer typically pays for both the owner’s and lender’s title insurance policy and title search.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

Booming tourism industry spurs investor activity With warm weather and popular attractions like Walt Disney Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando is one of the country’s top tourist destinations with nearly 60 million visitors each year. Looking for cash home buyers in Orlando? Need to Sell Your House Fast in Orlando?

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