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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
Closing documents
National Association of Realtors says closing times in November exceeded last year's timelines; here's why
by Amy Tankersley Dec 14
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
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
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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
5 things you need to know about TRID's mortgage disclosure rule
The CFPB aims to make TRID implementation easier through webinar series
by Marian McPherson Apr 12
Are mortgage borrowers paying for the costs of TRID?
American Bankers Association survey says banks are struggling under the compliance burden — and it’s trickling down to consumers
by Amy Tankersley Mar 3
TRID tanked originations in Q4
Purchase loan originations fell 24 percent quarter-over-quarter thanks to challenges posed by the complex regulation, according to RealtyTrac report
by Amy Tankersley Feb 18
CFPB corrects TRID ‘typo’ regarding property-related costs
But it may not be the guidance the industry’s been hoping for
by Amy Tankersley Feb 11
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
TRID delaying transactions as industry works out the kinks
Industry scrambles to adapt to new federal disclosure law
by Inman Dec 8
Breakdown of CFPB's recently implemented changes
As of October, the way homebuyers and sellers apply for a mortgage has changed
by Jacob Joseph Dec 2
Digital mortgages could be key to survival in post-TRID world
After 15-year struggle for emortgage adoption, are companies finally ready to embrace electronic technology in the mortgage process?
by Amy Tankersley Oct 19
How eClosings improve consumer experience
CFPB study links higher scores with technology-supplemented closings
by Dave Sims Oct 15