7/20/17 9:22 AM
The new CFPB amendments and how they affect your SoftPro software
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SoftPro on 7/20/17 9:22 AM
As you may know, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently finalized updates to its “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rule on July 7. For a full summary of the final amendments from the CFPB, click here.
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7/11/17 5:22 PM
CFPB TRID Amendments: what do they mean for the title industry?
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SoftPro on 7/11/17 5:22 PM
As many of you know, CFPB recently released amendments to its TRID rule. While we would have preferred to see the CFPB address the owner's title insurance calculations, not much changed from the proposal except the “optional” implementation date.
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On July 7, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized updates to its “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rule with amendments that are intended to formalize guidance in the rule, and provide greater clarity and certainty. The...
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5/12/17 12:17 PM
North Carolina at forefront of first-ever eClosing
Posted by
Ellen Crema on 5/12/17 12:17 PM
So exciting to see that North Carolina passed a major milestone in the housing finance industry this month, performing its first ever eClosing!
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5/9/17 5:08 PM
Did you know? Indiana joined states with predictable recording fees.
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SoftPro on 5/9/17 5:08 PM
According to ALTA, Indiana became the latest state to enact legislation that enacts predictable recording fees, which helps facilitate fee accuracy and compliance with the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures rule.
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4/14/17 11:35 AM
CFPB proposes new changes to Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA)
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SoftPro on 4/14/17 11:35 AM
According to Housing Wire, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a much-asked-for proposal to clarify the 2015 updates to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act rule, in order to help ensure industry compliance, according to the national regulator.
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While still higher than last year, mortgage rates have broken their holding pattern and dropped, according to Freddie Mac.
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2/28/17 9:57 AM
CFPB Appeal | CFPB to defend constitutionality to full court
Posted by
SoftPro on 2/28/17 9:57 AM
The CFPB appealed the October ruling in which a 3 judge panel ruled in favor of PHH. The CFPB asked the court to rehear the case en banc, meaning the entire court would hear the case, rather than the three judges who initially presided over the case .
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In a memo leaked by Rep. Hensarling it look as if the republicans are looking to substantially change the structure of the C.F.P.B. and limit the scope of its authority. While it is unlikely that the republicans would be able to repeal all of Dodd-Frank...
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1/11/17 10:20 AM
Democrats say No and Republicans say Yes to removing Director Cordray
Posted by
SoftPro on 1/11/17 10:20 AM
A group of 21 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives has written a letter to President-elect Donald Trump asking him not to remove Richard Cordray as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Meanwhile, republican senators Ben Sasse...
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