For many people, a home is the biggest thing they’ll ever buy. The last thing anyone wants is to encounter unexpected ownership issues after completing the purchase. This is where title insurance ...

In the last couple of years Fannie Mae FNMA and its government overseer, the Federal Housing Finance Agency have taken aim at the title insurance industry – an often overlooked but important part of ...

August 10, 2023 - Let's say that you represent a party in a real estate transaction, such as a real estate agent, lender or buyer. The title insurance company hands you a title insurance commitment ...

Last month, the Biden Administration announced the revival of a previously abandoned pilot program that would waive the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain home refinances – part of a ...

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Having the right title insurance can be the difference between keeping, litigating, or losing a piece of property. While often overlooked, this key piece of the purchase process protects buyers from ...

Jay Beitel is a principal at Polunsky Beitel Green, a Texas-based mortgage law firm. Key differences, protections, and legal considerations for lenders under Texas law Lately, there's been a buzz ...

The title insurance industry is on track for steady expansion over the next decade, driven by surging real estate activity, advancing technology and tightening regulatory frameworks. According to ...

Without title agents, the process of buying and selling a home would be far more complicated for all parties involved (“Title Insurance Plan Scuttled After Blowback From Insurers, Lawmakers,” Business ...

Critics question pilot program's efficacy amidst industry shifts towards alternative solutions. President Joe Biden's initiative to alleviate housing costs includes a pilot program that eliminates the ...