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Bipartisan congressional caucus calls on FHFA to halt title waiver program

Housing Wire

The Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus is calling on the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to cease its pilot program for title insurance waivers until the program is vetted and the agency seeks public input on it. The caucus expressed this view in a letter written by Reps. Lou Correa (D-Calif.), Mark Alford (R-Mo.),

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Biden tax credit to rehab homes is finally unveiled

Housing Wire

The provisions are the Biden administration’s latest effort to combat the racial wealth gap, which Fudge called attention to during recent remarks to the Mortgage Bankers Association. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Streamline by combining services. Presented by: Altisource.

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TitleWave launches Colorado branch

Housing Wire

Jeremy Wohlford will be the company’s new title examiner. Join this webinar for a discussion on changes in market demographics, suppliers and how focusing on customer experience and taking a few simple steps during the mortgage loan process can close deals 3x faster. Currently, TitleWave operates in 25 states.

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Opinion: The title industry supports innovation while prioritizing protection

Housing Wire

Many companies are now using AI and machine learning to search traditional and non-traditional property data sources — reducing the time required for a manual title search. Some companies are also using AI to automatically route mortgage payoffs.

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Home equity lending opportunities remain despite decline in tappable equity

Housing Wire

Utilizing automated valuation models instead of full-blown appraisals or title searches in lieu of title policies makes loan production less expensive and more rapid,” according to the report. But concern is growing over the lower-credit lower-income product, the report notes.

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Best Time to Refinance Your Mortgage: Expert Insights

Marco Santarelli

Ever feel like you're throwing money away with your current mortgage? Many homeowners wonder about the best time to refinance mortgage. When is the Best Time to Refinance Mortgage? It's More Than Just Lower Rates Refinancing is essentially replacing your old mortgage with a new one. You're not alone! Why Refinance?

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Opinion: How the title industry protects homeowners

Housing Wire

When people think about the title insurance industry , what comes to mind is often its core products – title insurance policies that protect property rights of homeowners and lenders. As an industry, our commitment to protection goes beyond title insurance policies.

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