After controversial CFPB consent order, Lighthouse Title plays it ‘safe’
Embattled Michigan title company rebuilds via partnership with Safe Title
by Amy Tankersley Jun 19
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
QM rule
Leaders across real estate industry urge CFPB to implement ‘hold-harmless’ period for liability under new regs
by Amy Tankersley May 26
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
Mortgage service provider escapes markup allegations in RESPA case
11th Circuit Court rules that fee for illegal service is not ‘unearned’ fee under RESPA
by Amy Tankersley Mar 20
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
RealtySouth pays $500K fine to settle allegations it steered buyers to affiliated title company
Preprinted purchase contracts 'explicitly directed' provider of title and closing services
by Inman May 30
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
There’s a new RESPA sheriff in town, and he's in no mood for compromise
Louisville law firm will fight allegations that joint title insurance ventures were sham businesses
by Ken Harney Nov 5
Regulators accuse law firm of paying kickbacks to real estate, mortgage brokers for title business
Company says defunct joint title ventures were operated in compliance with RESPA
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 28
Questions about Cordray's appointment could undermine regulator's authority
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is key player in drafting and implementing mortgage, RESPA rules
by Ken Harney Jul 2
WAV Group: Mine data to sell services over lifespan of client
by Paul Hagey Feb 4
RESPA, TILA can come into play when doing business on sites like Facebook
by Inman Jan 23
Federal regulators seek industry input on design
by Inman Nov 9