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SafeChain, the industry leader in wire fraud prevention software and blockchain implementation for land title, announced today that Texan Title has chosen SafeWireTM to defend its clients’ wire transactions against fraud.

May New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 20.1 Percent
June 13 2019

The Mortgage Bankers Association Builder Application Survey data for May 2019 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 20.1 percent compared from a year ago.

MBA Launches New Affordable Housing Initiative
June 13 2019

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced today the launch of a new strategic initiative to help develop stronger and more effective affordable housing partnerships in both the policy and business arenas.

Paul Bandiera Named Vice President of Information Technology Strategy at First American Title Insurance Company
June 13 2019

First American Title Insurance Company announced today the company has hired Paul Bandiera as vice president of information technology strategy.

Stewart Title promotes New Jersey State Counsel John Crowley to Associate Senior Underwriting Counsel
June 12 2019

Stewart Title announced today the promotion of John Crowley to Associate Senior Underwriting Counsel. In his new position, Crowley will continue to serve as the New Jersey State counsel and be responsible for shaping the company's underwriting and business practices.

Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
June 12 2019

Mortgage applications increased 26.8 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 7, 2019.

Fidelity National Financial Adds NotaryCam Remote Notarization Service to Online Closing Options
June 11 2019

NotaryCam®, the pioneering leader in online notarization and the original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that Fidelity National Financial (FNF), will allow the use of NotaryCam to deliver remote online notarization (RON) and remote online closing (ROC) capabilities to FNF’s network of direct title and settlement operations, as well as its network of independent title agents.

National Association of Realtors® Files Amicus Brief Defending Labor Department's AHP Rule
June 10 2019

The National Association of Realtors® filed an amicus briefin defense of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Association Health Plan rule late last week. Amicus briefs are legal documents filed in appellate court cases by non-litigants that have a strong interest in the subject matter in question. Earlier this year, a federal court ruled that provisions of the DOL’s rule were unlawful, a ruling adversely impacting Realtors® seeking more cost effective and comprehensive health insurance solutions through AHP options. The Department of Justice is appealing the ruling and NAR’s amicus brief submission supports the DOJ’s appeal.

Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
June 07 2019

Mortgage applications increased 1.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 31, 2019.

MBA Releases Lender Disclosure Template for Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Borrowers in Preparation for LIBOR Sunset
June 06 2019

With the discontinuation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) likely on the horizon, the Mortgage Bankers Association released today a disclosure template for residential mortgage lenders to share with consumers interested in applying for an adjustable-rate mortgage.

Realtors® Release First Profile on LGB Buyers and Sellers
June 06 2019

June is national LGBT Pride Month, and in recognition, the National Association of Realtors® has released its first-ever Profile of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Buyers and Sellers.

Nearly 700 Builders Shine a Spotlight on Housing Affordability in Hill Visits
June 05 2019

Nearly 700 builders from across the nation converged on Capitol Hill today for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2019 Legislative Conference to urge their lawmakers to support policies that will increase the production of quality, affordable housing and keep the housing recovery moving forward.

Realtors® Join with VA to Commemorate 24 Millionth Loan, 75th Anniversary of GI Bill
June 05 2019

This morning, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the Department of Veterans Affairs welcomed more than 100 industry stakeholders and governments officials to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill.

MBA Survey on LIBOR Transition Finds a Mix of Preparation and Uncertainty Among Commercial and Multifamily Real Estate Firms
June 04 2019

Commercial and multifamily real estate finance firms are preparing for the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), but there is little uniformity when it comes to the details, according to the results of a new survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) LIBOR Outreach Committee.

Builders Call on Congress to Address Housing Affordability Challenges
June 03 2019

As the National Association of Home Builders celebrates National Homeownership Month in June, builders are urging Congress to address America’s housing affordability challenges.