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## [Mark Paoletta is Named Acting Director of the CFPB](https://blog.softprocorp.com/mark-paoletta-is-named-acting-director-of-the-cfpb)

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 Following the expiration of Russell Vought’s term as Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on August 1 under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, Deputy Director Mark Paoletta has assumed the role of Acting Director. 

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 SoftPro and October Research have teamed up to produce an Economic Outlook webinar series. The 2026 Q3 webinar features Daniel Brown, Senior Director and Economist at the American Bankers Association (ABA). 

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## [21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: What You Need to Know](https://blog.softprocorp.com/21st-century-road-to-housing-act-what-you-need-to-know)

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## [Brian Johnson Nominated to Lead CFPB](https://blog.softprocorp.com/brian-johnson-nominated-to-lead-cfpb)

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5/14/26, 1:54 PM

## [FinCEN Appeals Decision Vacating Residential Real Estate Rule](https://blog.softprocorp.com/fincen-appeals-decision-vacating-residential-real-estate-rule)

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3/18/26, 9:52 AM

## [SoftPro Expands FinCEN RRER Solutions with e-Filing in SoftPro 360](https://blog.softprocorp.com/softpro-expands-fincen-rrer-solutions-with-e-filing-in-softpro-360)

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 In response to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) new Residential Real Estate Rule, SoftPro has expanded our previously-released integrated software solutions to now include direct e-Filing to FinCEN. SoftPro’s FinCEN solutions encompass... 

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1/30/26, 10:51 AM

## [Free Q1 Economic Outlook Webinar from SoftPro & October Research](https://blog.softprocorp.com/q1-economic-outlook-webinar-2026)

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 SoftPro and October Research have teamed up to produce an Economic Outlook webinar series. The 2026 Q1 webinar features Jeff Lanier, Head of Finance and Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Stewart. 

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1/28/26, 10:04 AM

## [Now Available: SoftPro's FinCEN RRER Solutions](https://blog.softprocorp.com/now-available-softpros-fincen-aml-data-collection-solutions)

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 As of March 1, 2026,closing and settlement agents must submit a Real Estate Report to FinCEN for covered transactions. SoftPro provides secure solutions to send, collect, track, and store buyer/seller data required for RRER compliance, ensuring your... 

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10/23/25, 1:53 PM

## [Free Q4 Economic Outlook Webinar from SoftPro & October Research](https://blog.softprocorp.com/q4-economic-outlook-webinar-2025)

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 SoftPro and October Research have teamed up to produce an Economic Outlook webinar series. The 2025 Q4 webinar features Sam Williamson, senior economist at First American Financial Corp. 

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