April 8, 2015
TLTA Monitoring Notary Bill HB 3309 - Would Legalize Webcam Notarization
HB 3309, filed in the Texas Legislature this Session, is proposed legislation that includes a provision to legalize webcam notarization. It is attracting a great deal of opposition from notary publics and has also raised concerns within the title industry. You may have seen or received an urgent message from the American Association of Notaries outlining their concerns and urging folks to contact their legislators.
TLTA flagged the bill the moment it was filed and has been monitoring it closely since that time. Our legislative committee has discussed and is watching it as well as our lobby team. The bill was referred to the State Affairs committee on March 18th. It was only filed in the House and has not yet been posted for a hearing. Those are signs that it may not get traction this session, but rest assured that TLTA is staying on top of this proposed legislation and will engage it when and if it moves through the process. We will keep you posted on developments, but if you have questions in the meantime, please contact Aaron Day, TLTA Director of Government Affairs at
[email protected].
Mortgage Technology Will Be Ready to Address TRID
Housingwire | April 1, 2015
At the Mortgage Bankers Association's National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo in Orlando, presenters were optimistic that technology will help solve the industry's compliance challenges.
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ALTA Requests Changes to CFPB's New "Your Home Loan" Consumer Toolkit
ALTA | April 1, 2015
ALTA's chief executive officer, Michelle Korsmo, says the new consumer toolkit is a good resource but needs three alterations. One change ALTA recommends is for the toolkit to include all the costs that come with owning a home such as power, electricity and water.
Read the full ALTA press release here.
Complaints Start Rolling In for CFPB's Mortgage Shopping Toolkit
The red pens have come out as members of the real estate industry start to critique the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new mortgage shopping toolkit less than a day after its release.
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It Will Take a Village to Close a Mortgage in 2015
Inman News | April 3, 2015
Closing a mortgage is already a lengthy difficult process which may get more frustrating and complicated as of August. One of the main changes is that the HUD-1 and final Truth in Lending Disclosure will be combined into the Closing Disclosure and will need to be provided to the consumers three days before closing. Currently, it is a struggle to provide the necessary forms the day of closing.
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Avoiding TDI Audit Violations: A Focus On Everyday Compliance
Thursday, April 9
Presenters:
Robert York - Texas Department of Insurance; Manager of Title Examinations
Brenda Nelson - Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Nancy Waggoner - Republic Title of Texas
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