Nov. 9, 2016


Recap on Texas Election Results: By the Numbers

Texas Land Title Association: Nov. 9, 2016
Yesterday's election saw a number of close races. TLTA has compiled a report on the Texas election results.

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Want to Learn How to Market Your Business Directly to Your Customers? Hear Wayne Stanley Discuss How at the HOP!

Did you miss Wayne Stanley's presentation at the Annual Conference and Business Meeting? Did you enjoy the presentation and want to learn more? Join Wayne and other expert speakers at How to Grow Your Business With the Homebuyer Outreach Program!
 
Explaining the benefits of title insurance to consumers, real estate agents and lenders is tough. Learn how to transform your message, educate your customers and drive new business at this workshop the day before the Institute: Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 1 - 5:15 p.m. at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort in San Antonio.
 
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Here's Clear Evidence of How Much More Complicated Mortgage Lending Is Now 

HousingWire | Nov. 3, 2016
At any gathering of housing industry professionals, it isn’t long before the conversation inevitably turns to the current regulatory environment and how different things are now than they were before the crisis.
 
Most notable among those changes is how much more it costs Pulte Mortgage to originate a mortgage now than it did in 2006.
 
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Why Does It Take So Long to Close a Loan? Appraisers 

HousingWire | Nov. 2, 2016
Recent data from Ellie Mae showed that it takes about a month and a half on average to close a mortgage loan.
 
So what’s keeping lenders from closing a loan in a week and a half instead of a month and a half? Appraisers.
 
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Registration Now Open for Day at the Capitol!

Register and book your hotel room for the 2017 Day at the Capitol: Feb. 13 - 14!
With the threat of deregulation we are under, showing strength in numbers and having our voices heard at the Capitol is critical. Make sure your representatives understand our system and how crucial it is, and make a difference in the future of your business and your industry by being part of this important event.
 
Get ready to come to Austin to advocate for your industry. We plan to pack the halls of the Capitol with title professionals!
 
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Register for these TLTA live webinars today, or watch them as On-Demand Webinars!
Not Too Late: Escrow Procedures (Thursday, Nov. 10)
Due Dates, Do Dates and Checking It Out (Tuesday, Dec. 13)