Maryland title agent sentenced for escrow fraud
Title industry still wrestling with defalcations amid heightened regulator scrutiny and underwriter standards
by Amy Tankersley Mar 30
Homebuyers crave title insurance information early in purchasing process -- but who will provide it?
Survey finds real estate agents and lenders are confused about title insurance and don’t want to explain it to consumers
by Amy Tankersley Mar 27
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
Nation’s top title insurers enjoy steady revenues
Fitch Ratings report forecasts strong refi volume this year
by Amy Tankersley Mar 20
Florida title agent jailed for allegedly stealing escrow funds
Stewart Title forced to cover agency losses from $705,000 theft
by Amy Tankersley Mar 17
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
Colorado lawmakers want to create title insurance commission
Bill mirrors controversial proposal in Utah that aims to strip embattled Title and Escrow Commission of some authority
by Amy Tankersley Mar 16
TitleVest acquired by First American Title which adds to NY empire
Wall Street-based firm TitleVest is known for its Web-based closing solutions
by Amy Tankersley Mar 13
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
MyTitleIns.com empowers consumers to comparison shop for title insurance
Website markets title premium rates to consumers, ruffles industry feathers
by Amy Tankersley Mar 11
CFPB director to real estate industry: Take August TILA-RESPA rule effective date seriously
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
Acquisition will make title insurer biggest home warranty provider in California
BPG Holdings to be merged into Fidelity National Home Warranty
by Inman Dec 2