Get a handle on visionary syndrome so you can put ideas into action
A lack of focus, prioritization and patience can undermine your best ideas and keep them from coming to fruition, writes marketing expert Molly McKinley
by Molly McKinley Mar 13
Happy birthday, TRID: A year in, here's what Realtors think of you
NAR survey finds pros and cons for agents in the first year under the new mortgage transaction regime
by Amy Tankersley Oct 4
It’s the day before ‘the day the world changed’ -- are you ready for TRID?
CFPB’s TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures rule takes effect Oct. 3, ushering in sweeping changes to mortgage closing process
by Amy Tankersley Oct 2
Real estate agents and brokers ponder real-world application of TRID
Agents and brokers tell CFPB they support moving implementation deadline but still have concerns about disclosure timing requirements and software issues
by Amy Tankersley Jul 10
NAR pushes CFPB to clear up muddy compliance issues heading into TRID
In comment letter regarding new effective date, trade group seeks formal trial implementation period, clarification of other aspects of closing process
by Amy Tankersley Jul 8
CFPB proposes moving TRID rule effective date to Oct. 3
Bureau seeks comment on proposal to move implementation date after admitting ‘administrative error,’ but some in the industry are still skeptical of this explanation
by Amy Tankersley Jun 25
CFPB will push TRID implementation to Oct. 1
After months of denying requests for implementation delay or ‘hold harmless’ enforcement period, bureau agrees to postpone regulation due to ‘administrative error’
by Amy Tankersley Jun 18
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
Lawmakers seek ‘right-sized’ regs for small lending institutions
Regulators explain efforts to reduce burden on community banks
by Amy Tankersley Apr 28
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
Updates shed light on how lenders, agents will be audited for regulation compliance
Bureau outlines its compliance exam process in new updates, but holds fast to Aug. 1 implementation deadline
by Amy Tankersley Apr 2
What's fact and what's fiction in potential TRID implementation delay
CFPB maintains August deadline will not be extended, but some industry leaders say they are being told otherwise
by Amy Tankersley Mar 26
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
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
3 barriers to delivering the tech solutions real estate agents crave: Part 1
Vendors want to help, but here's where their hands are tied
by Mark Thomas Feb 9