Trade group for title insurers complains federal regulators are disregarding the views of lawmakers in allowing program to move forward on eve of a second Trump administration. Continue reading
Republican attorneys general in 14 states urge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s federal regulator to kill a pilot program that allows some borrowers to refi without obtaining title insurance. Continue reading
Nation’s largest mortgage lender says brokers “will no longer need to work with a title company or settlement agent for title work, balancing fees, scheduling closing or any related communication.” Continue reading
CEO Max Simkoff says the company is well positioned to help lenders take advantage of the Biden administration’s push to reduce closing costs for mortgage borrowers. Continue reading
Legislation expected to go into effect April 1 addresses allegedly deceptive tactics employed by MV Realty and was based on a model bill drafted by American Land Title Association. Continue reading
The mortgage data analytics provider that is pioneering attorney title opinion letters had previously expanded digital asset capabilities with a $101 million Blue Water acquisition. Continue reading
North Carolina regulators are investigating alleged predatory and deceptive practices by Florida-based MV Realty, which operates in 33 states and has more than 500 licensed agents. Continue reading
The wholesale lender is hiring and training lawyers to generate attorney opinion letters in-house in order to meet what the company expects to be strong demand. Continue reading
Title insurance premiums surged 36 percent in 2021 to a record $26.2 billion as low mortgage rates spurred refinancings, according to an analysis released Friday by the American Land Title Association. Continue reading
The industry generated $19.2 billion in title insurance premiums, according to the American Land Title Association’s latest Market Share Analysis. Continue reading