June 8, 2016
The CFPB Needs to Fix This Title Insurance Issue With TRID
HousingWire | June 6, 2016
Now that the CFPB announced it opened the comment period for updating the TRID rule, a key concern with the rule that the American Land Title Association has long addressed can finally be dealt with.
ALTA held its annual Lobby Day on May 18, hosting more than 250 land title professionals (including a TLTA delegation) on Capitol Hill to ask members of Congress to sign this letter authored by Reps. Dennis Ross, R-FL, and Ed Perlmutter, D-CO. Seventy-four members of Congress have already signed the letter, including Reps. Kenny Marchant and Roger Williams from Texas. Thanks to all the TLTA members who encouraged their support!
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House Bill Would Curb CFPB Authority, Replace Cordray
Mortgage Professional America | June 2, 2016
A new appropriations bill approved by a House subcommittee includes provisions that would curb the authority of the CFPB.
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Lone Star Title Company and Reagan County Abstract & Title Company Join the One Hundred Percent Club
Congratulations to Lone Star Title Company and Reagan County Abstract & Title Company for joining the One Hundred Percent Club! Every single member of both companies made a personal TLTAPAC contribution. Thank you for your support!
There is strength in numbers when you and your company join the One Hundred Percent Club! All you have to do is have 100 percent of your company's employees donating to the TLTAPAC. Any amount is welcome. Support your industry by inducting your company into the One Hundred Percent Club!
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Has your company already joined the One Hundred Percent Club? Let Angela Obolsky know, and TLTA will make sure your company is recognized on TLTA.com as well as Dateline Austin.
Closing Problems Causing the Most Delays
Realtor Mag | June 2, 2016
Watch out for financing, home inspection and appraisal issues. These are the three most commonly cited culprits for delays or even terminations at closing lately, according to the Realtors Confidence Index Survey. Titling and deed issues came in fourth.
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