Commercial Observer: Lenders Need to Consider Title Insurance Super Early in UCC Foreclosures
Dallas Morning News: U.S. weighs ban on charging buyers for lender title insurance
A top U.S. consumer watchdog is considering whether to bar mortgage bankers from charging homebuyers for title insurance that protects the lenders, ending a long-standing industry practice. The ...
HousingWire: FHFA’s pilot to waive lender title insurance on refis faces opposition
President Joe Biden’s new plan to lower housing costs includes a pilot program that waives the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain refinance transactions, according to the White House.
American Banker: What happens if the CFPB makes lenders pay title insurance?
News that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering making lenders pay for their portion of an origination's title insurance policy was met with skepticism from analysts and pushback ...
Business Wire: Mortgage Lenders Now Have Access to Title Insurance Rates at Stewart Through ClosingCorp's SmartFees™
Mortgage Lenders Now Have Access to Title Insurance Rates at Stewart Through ClosingCorp's SmartFees™
For many people, a home is the biggest thing they’ll ever buy — and the last thing anyone wants is to encounter unexpected ownership issues after completing the purchase. This is where title insurance ...
Fox Business: What is title insurance and why do you need it?
If you’re buying a home, you need to know about title insurance. It’s one of the many closing costs you will likely encounter and pay for before you close on your new home. There are a couple of types ...
After decades of inertia, reform of home-sale commissions is happening, thanks to a landmark lawsuit. Could title insurance be next? Quite possibly: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this month ...