QM rule
Two months into the new mortgage disclosure regime, real estate industry assesses how the complex regulations are affecting mortgage applications, closing times and relationships with industry partners
by Amy Tankersley Dec 24
What does chess have to do with lending?
Center control is a valuable strategy in either scenario
by Emily Hoffman Dec 11
House passes TRID ‘hold harmless’ bill
The bill now awaits approval by the Senate — but a Presidential veto is likely
by Amy Tankersley Oct 8
Understanding the TRID rule and fee tolerances
Answers for your clients' questions
by Sue Burt Oct 2
Could electronic John Hancock be key to TRID compliance?
After Oct. 3, e-signatures will make tracking the process much easier
by Michael Laurie Aug 20
TRID changes: Realtors should expect longer closings, walk-through tweaks
American Land Title Association holds Facebook ‘town hall’ to give glimpse into what closings will look like after Oct. 3
by Amy Tankersley Jul 28
Trepeta tapped to lead RESPRO
NAR’s real estate services unit director is taking over the reins of the ABA-focused trade group — but he has plans beyond promoting real estate industry affiliations
by Amy Tankersley Jun 15
Ellie Mae’s Encompass solution honored with innovation award
Mortgage loan management software used by majority of nation’s lenders
by Amy Tankersley May 29
Bankers worried about TRID software hiccups
Vendor delays could limit bankers’ ability to offer some loan products, according to American Bankers Association survey
by Amy Tankersley May 18
Mortgage bankers: Technology and TRID are barriers to future growth
Are loan origination systems up to the task of tackling heightened regulatory compliance and persistent financial challenges?
by Amy Tankersley May 11
Title industry takes TRID rule pulse check
With 3 months left before implementation, most title professionals feel ready to comply with the new rule — but can the same be said of their lender, Realtor and homebuilder counterparts?
by Amy Tankersley May 5
Are your mortgage partners prepared to comply with new disclosures rule? Survey says no
Trade group poll’s bleak results show that with less than 4 months before implementation, only a handful of lenders are ready
by Amy Tankersley Apr 17
Small, community mortgage lenders to Congress: Give us a break
Nondepository financial institutions struggling with expense and operational challenges posed by regulatory compliance, leaders testify at hearing
by Amy Tankersley Apr 16
Vet your marketing service agreements with a new list of NAR 'do's and don'ts'
An MSA can have tremendous benefits for its partners, but they must be carefully structured
by Amy Tankersley Apr 13
Lenders to lead the way in new closing process
Once TRID takes effect in August, everyone will answer to the lender, top bank executives say
by Amy Tankersley Apr 10