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respa: READING THAT WILL MAKE YOU THINK TWICE - 05/09/07 03:16 PM
Today I went to a seminar that opened my eyes to what exactly we do as title agents and settlement agents on behalf of the CONSUMER!!!  That's right the consumer.
We have a fiduciary responsibility to the Buyer, Seller and the Lender (or entity loaning the money) to ensure that the transaction is done completely, ethically and give free and clear title to the buyer. (Sorry guys, you noticed I did not say Realtors and Loan officers.)  We rely on Realtors and Lenders to survive, and we appreciate the business you give to us due to exceptional service etc. we offer to your … (1 comments)

respa: RESPA Q&A and other "fun" facts! - 05/07/07 11:40 AM
I have received many comments and questions pertaining to my last BLOG asking questions of "right and wrong" for RESPA. 
Here is a link to RESPA that has lots of great information pertaining to RESPA guidlines. 
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/res/respa_hm.cfm
Keep the questions coming...we all can continue to learn and STAY OUT OF THE HEADLINES in bad press.
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respa: FREE MARKETING MATERIAL...NOT!!! - 05/03/07 11:24 AM
Are you receiving "free" marketing materials from your title company???  If so, you may be surprised to find out that it could cost you and your company a lot of money if the RESPA police get a hold of you.
It has been in the papers and journals over the last year.  Title companies around the nation have been put under the gun for what has been "created" in the market as "good business".  Well this business is being interpreted by HUD and RESPA as a violation of Section 8(a) of RESPA, plain and simple. 
Did you know that if a title … (12 comments)

 

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