Real estate transfer tax hikes create headaches for mortgage lenders
Federal regulations provide 'zero tolerance' for miscalculating real estate transaction taxes when providing TILA-RESPA integrated disclosure to borrowers, Black Knight warns
by Matt Carter Dec 19
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New rule clarifies timeframe for addressing closing cost increases with consumers
by Patrick Kearns May 1
CFPB
The CFPB amended its rules to make it clear that the mortgage document can be shared with real estate professionals
by Amber Taufen Jul 10
A basketball just missing the basket
And 35 percent of buyers were surprised by higher-than-expected closing costs
by Marian McPherson Feb 16
Closing documents
National Association of Realtors says closing times in November exceeded last year's timelines; here's why
by Amy Tankersley Dec 14
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Results from our largest national agent survey to date
by Tim & Julie Harris Nov 29
3 inspiring real estate lessons from NASA's twin brothers
Who knew space travel and mortgage regulatory pressures had so much in common?
by Emily Hoffman Nov 22
Good news: Realtors can now access the Closing Disclosure, says CFPB
A letter that NAR sent in June seems to have been heeded
by Amber Taufen Jul 29
How to recognize the 'oh shift' moment in your business
It can make or break your career
by Bernice Ross Jul 18
A blocked road
Association asks bureau to add clear, written guidance in new TRID rule to address some of its unintended consequences and varied lender interpretations
by Amy Tankersley Jun 9
Quiz: How much caffeine is too much to close a loan?
Don't let closing affect your health
by Emily Hoffman Jun 6
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In this week’s video, Peter Lorimer of PLG Estates discusses TRID, otherwise known as TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures. How does it affect agents, and how does it affect clients? What do you need to know?

by Peter Lorimer Jun 3
A close-up of a settlement services signature field
CFPB says it is working on a notice of proposed rulemaking to give the rule ‘greater certainty and clarity’; here’s what the real estate segment wants to see change
by Amy Tankersley Apr 29
Loan Estimate comparison tool helps buyers weigh options
Free online web tool allows mortgage applicants to compare loan quotes
by Amy Tankersley Apr 26
Are you disclosing your relationship with your lender?
Let your clients know, for RESPA's sake
by Ryan Fitzgerald Apr 20