Realtors and lenders confused about value of title insurance, says ALTA
Title industry group urges collaboration with real estate, lender partners before rule change
by Amy Tankersley Mar 24
It’s full steam ahead for CFPB’s public complaint database
Bureau will publish consumer complaint narratives despite industry outcry
by Amy Tankersley Mar 23
NAR rallies troops with TRID training
Say goodbye to GFE, HUD-1 and TIL form, and hello to longer closings
by Amy Tankersley Mar 17
Congress suggests consumers need protection from CFPB
Suggesting the bureau has overstepped its authority, congressional lawmakers introduce slew of bills to reform, restructure it
by Amy Tankersley Mar 13
Uncle Sam wants YOU to shop for a mortgage
Consumer watchdog's online toolkit guides homebuyers through process
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 13
Title insurer agrees to pay $200,000 to settle kickback allegations
Regulators accused Lighthouse Title of paying real estate brokers for business
by Inman Oct 1
NAR calls for standards to judge AMC appraisal quality
Trade group says qualified appraisers should oversee reviews
by Inman Jun 12
11 reasons the real estate market could crash again
Don't panic, but keep an eye on consumer confidence, job creation, Fed tapering, overregulation
by Fred Glick May 21
Consumer watchdog to roll out e-closings pilot project
Consumers frustrated with lack of time to review stacks of paperwork, jargon-filled documents
by Inman Apr 29
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau taking mortgage complaints seriously
2 out of 3 who file grievances get some sort of satisfaction
by Ken Harney Apr 22
Top-producing Long & Foster team facing class-action RESPA suit over alleged kickbacks
Court battle highlights potential legal pitfalls in marketing title insurance, settlement services
by Ken Harney Feb 25
Follow the mortgage money: Why 2014 should be a good year for housing
Look for Fannie and Freddie's new regulator to push for looser underwriting, down payment requirements
by Ken Harney Dec 17
Appelate court throws out long-standing sniff test for 'sham' joint mortgage and title businesses
10-point standard in use for 17 years found to be unconstitutionally vague
by Ken Harney Dec 3
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new mortgage loan disclosures try to do too much
Borrowers would be better served by simpler forms encouraging them to ask for professional help
by Lou Barnes Nov 27
Real estate industry leaders largely pleased with new mortgage disclosure forms