By Heather Munro | | filed under See all Categories.
China has now surpassed Canadian, European, and Mexican citizens to become the number one foreign stakeholders in U.S. real estate. They currently hold 16% of the international market in U.S. homes. Canadians are in second place with 14% of the market. Behind Canada, are Mexican buyers with 9%. Why the Rise in Chinese Investment? This… Read more »
By Heather Munro | | filed under See all Categories.
Citing an administrative error and the fact that extending the “effective date would better accommodate the interests of the many consumers and providers whose families will be busy with the transition to the new school year”, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is extending the TRID integrated disclosure effective date to October 1. The extension is… Read more »
By Heather Munro | | filed under See all Categories.
Refinancing your mortgage can be a smart way to lower your monthly expenses and provide additional cash for your business. Lending institutions continue to offer favorable interest rates, and this might be a good time to take advantage of looser credit restrictions to utilize this money-saving tactic. But before you make the move to refinance… Read more »
By Heather Munro | | filed under See all Categories.
Owning a home was once the American dream, but it seems that members of Generation X would rather rent than purchase. The surprising trend has its reasons, and there is a good chance that Generation Xers will continue to balk at the idea of making such a major purchase. Decreasing Numbers of Homeowners in Generation… Read more »
By Heather Munro | | filed under See all Categories.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was established by the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 as part of the federal government’s response to the financial crisis of 2008. Like any economic development, good or bad, the 2008 real estate market crisis consisted of a dangerous combination of irresponsible lenders, unsophisticated borrowers and weak consumer protection in… Read more »
By Heather Munro | | filed under See all Categories.
From May 18 – 20, title industry professionals are flocking to the nation’s capital for ALTA’s 2015 Federal Conference and Lobby Day. “Government policy has changed the marketplace and affected the way ALTA members conduct business. While our industry has met shifting expectations, we must continue to explain to legislators and regulators the value of… Read more »
By Heather Munro | | filed under See all Categories.
Now that it’s spring, summer is well on its way. With August 1, 2015 being the effective date for the implementation of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s new TILA-RESPA regulations, it’s essential for real estate professionals to commit to take the necessary steps to remain compliant. Champion Title wants to educate our Realtors, loan officers… Read more »
By jimmie | | filed under See all Categories.
Straight talk about how we can have a smooth transition to the new CFPB regulations and the Closing Disclosures. Download PDF to learn more.
By jimmie | | filed under See all Categories.
New mortgage disclosure forms and how they change every transaction you work on after August 2015. Download PDF.
Notifications