CoreLogic to acquire automated closing costs firm ClosingCorp
The deal is expected to close in the third quarter if it receives regulatory approvals and meets 'customary closing conditions,' the California-based company said in a statement
Feds say residential real estate is an 'essential business'
The US Department of Homeland Security issued guidance to identify essential industries to critical infrastructure. California and Washington are the latest states to deem the profession essential
by Patrick Kearns Mar 30
First American acquires Docutech
The move furthers First American's goal of providing a digital, end-to-end closing platform
by Patrick Kearns Feb 13
Want to save on closing costs? It pays to shop around
Bankrate says closing costs dropped 7 percent in the last year as more buyers weighed their options
by Amy Tankersley Aug 3
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
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
Mortgage, escrow, title insurance and appraisal coverage expands this week on Inman
Inman brings on new staff member and invites contributors to apply
by Inman Mar 9
Mortgage lenders settle RESPA kickback charges for $35.7M
Wells Fargo, Chase accused of funneling thousands of borrowers to defunct title company
by Phillip Woolgar Jan 23
Dotloop streamlines referrals to brokers' favorite lenders, title insurers
Premium users can choose which service providers are offered to consumers
by Brittany Morris Dec 12
How to streamline the closing process for your buyers and sellers
Insights from Real Estate Connect
by Inman Aug 21
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
Real estate referrals: Lifestyle expertise, little 'extras' drive word of mouth
Top-notch customer experience is key to referrals
by Bernice Ross Oct 21