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Wells Fargo asks: Are you ready for a breach?
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Imposter fraud is an imminent threat for many companies, according to Wells Fargo. These incidents along with paper breaches were leading vulnerabilities for companies stated in the insurance broker’s August 2016 whitepaper, “2016 Network Security and Data Privacy Study: Are you prepared for a breach?” Keep reading to learn more.
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Wells Fargo fined by CFPB
Posted Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fined Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. $100 million for the widespread illegal practice of secretly opening unauthorized deposit and credit card accounts. Read on to learn more.
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Foundation asks Stewart shareholders to call special board meeting
Posted Date: Monday, September 12, 2016
One of the largest Stewart stockholders, Foundation Asset Management, LP, is seeking support of 25 percent of the company’s stockholders, to call a special meeting in order to remove Vice Chairmen of the Board Malcom S. Morris and Stewart Morris Jr. from the board of directors.
If passed, future directors would be elected solely by stockholders.
Read on to learn more about this proposal.
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Rep. Hill talks TRID, pushing for more
Posted Date: Sunday, September 18, 2016
One of the strongest legislative voices watching over the implementation of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule, and in particular how it has affected the title industry, has been Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.). After returning from the summer congressional break, Rep. Hill talked with The Title Report about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) re-proposal process and what he’d like to see going forward. Read on for the details.
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McDonnell and Associates educating homebuyers
Posted Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016
Marketing to and educating homebuyers directly is a growing trend in the industry. McDonnell and Associates, P.A. Managing Attorney Christie McDonnell told The Title Report she enjoys working with first-time homebuyers and wanted to help them be more prepared for the homebuying process. Keep reading to learn more.
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Majesty Title expands to St. Pete Beach
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Majesty Title Services announced it opened a new office in Florida. Read on for more details of the St. Pete Beach location and staff.
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First Title passes SOC 2 Type II audit
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2016
First Title is announced it has now successfully completed its SOC 2 Type II audit as well certifying the proper management of the security of its IT systems, its ongoing availability and the privacy measures taken to protect clients’ NPI stored digitally. Read on to learn more.
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TitleVest’s online library grows
Posted Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016
TitleVest’s digital library of cooperative and condominium offering plans and amendments has expanded and underwent a technology upgrade. Read on to learn more.
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Urban Institute: Women are better at paying their mortgages
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2016
The Urban Institute, a nonprofit institution dedicated to social and economic policy, released a study showing while single female homebuyers pay more in interest than men, they are better at paying their mortgages. Keep reading to learn more.
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Ellie Mae CSO joins NTSC board
Posted Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016
The National Technology Security Coalition (NTSC) announced Selim Aissi, chief security officer for Ellie Mae, was appointed to serve on the NTSC Board of Directors as a founding board member. Read on to learn more.
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Black Knight introduces Tax for Loan Estimation tool
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
The Data & Analytics division of Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. introduced Tax for Loan Estimation.
The solution is said to help lenders and real estate professionals quickly and accurately estimate information during the residential real estate loan application process.
Read on to learn more about its new tool.
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Ellie Mae expands integration with RamQuest
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Ellie Mae has enhanced its integration with RamQuest. It will enable rate and fee quoting, title and settlement ordering and collaborating on Closing Disclosure forms directly from Encompass. Read on to learn more.
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ATPR rolls out functionality enhancements
Posted Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016
ATPR Inc. has rolled out several functionality enhancements to its Two-Owner Search and Full Search products as part of its SmartProp range of property reports. Read on to learn more.
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Lodestar software completes integration with Encompass
Posted Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016
LodeStar Software Solutions, a provider of mortgage fee data, announced its Loan Estimate Calculator now is available through Ellie Mae’s Encompass. Keep reading to learn more.
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WFG names New England underwriter counsel
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
WFG National Title Insurance Co. added to its agency underwriting team in Massachusetts and the New England states. Keep reading to learn more.
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OneTitle names industry expert as head of sales
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2016
OneTitle National Guaranty Co. added a real estate industry expert to serve as executive vice president and head of sales. Read on for the details.
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NRT makes executive leadership appointments
Posted Date: Sunday, September 18, 2016
NRT LLC, a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp., created two new executive roles to enhance its growth strategy while optimizing the efficiency of NRT’s operations, according to the announcement. Read on to learn more.
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RamQuest names business development manager
Posted Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016
RamQuest, Inc. named a business development manager and, in this role, will be responsible for facilitating new, long-term customer relationships in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Read on to learn more.
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Economy grows at modest pace, Beige Book says
Posted Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016
Reports from the 12 Federal Reserve Districts suggest that national economic activity continued to expand at a modest pace on balance from July through late August. The Title Report gathered the information regarding banking, finance, real estate and construction. Read on to learn more.
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HELOCs making a comeback
Posted Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016
Experian, a global information services company, released a whitepaper highlighting the latest U.S. lending trends related specifically to home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). Based on this latest study, a rebound is underway affecting consumers and lenders positively, with consumers making payments on time and being responsible with their financial debts. Read on to learn more.
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Homeowners regain equity in second quarter
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
CoreLogic released a new analysis showing 548,000 U.S. homeowners regained equity in the second quarter of 2016 compared with the first. Read on to learn more.
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New-home purchases increase in August
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Applications Survey (BAS) data for August 2016 shows mortgage applications for new-home purchases increased by 5 percent relative to the previous month. Read on to learn more.
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On the road from at ATIM
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
The first day at the Association for Title Information Management (ATIM) Conference has generated a lot of discussion.
Among the initial conversations were topics of blockchain technology and the continued use of title plants.
The Title Report has updates from Santa Fe, N.M., and will provide full coverage in the coming weeks. Read on for details of what’s taking place at the show.
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Home flipping increases to six-year high in Q2
Posted Date: Sunday, September 18, 2016
ATTOM Data Solutions released its Q2 2016 U.S. Home Flipping Report showing a total of 51,434 U.S. single-family home and condo sales were completed flips in the second quarter of 2016. Read on to learn more.
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NAR releases third quarter HOME survey
Posted Date: Sunday, September 18, 2016
Lofty home-price growth and tight supply are leading to softening confidence among renters about whether it’s a good time to buy a home, according to the latest installment of the National Association of Realtors Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey. Keep reading to learn more.
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WACO Title is Best Practice certified
Posted Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016
On August 3rd, WACO Title received an unqualified SSAE 16, Type II audit opinion certifying that WACO Title adheres to the American Land Title Association’s (“ALTA”) Best Practices standards.
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Mixed reviews for small business owner optimism
Posted Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016
Optimism of small businesses in America is either declining because of uncertainty or gearing up for growth by investing financially in their business, depending on which source is asked. Read on to learn more.
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Second quarter originations hit three-year high
Posted Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016
In a new report, Black Knight looked at first-lien mortgage originations through Q2 2016. As Black Knight Data & Analytics Executive Vice President Ben Graboske explained, the data showed significant growth in origination volume; however, refinance volume was not as strong as the current low interest rate environment might suggest. Read on to learn more.
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CFPB unveils youth financial education initiatives
Posted Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016
In keeping with its mission to have a more financially aware public, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) unveiled new resources for financial educators. CFPB Director Richard Cordray said the first line of defense for consumers to protect themselves is the ability to make informed and responsible decisions. Keep reading to learn more.
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Home Purchase Sentiment Index retreats slightly
Posted Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) fell in August but continued its gradual climb upward from the same period last year. Read on to learn more.
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