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ALTA: Protecting property rights with title insurance

Housing Wire

nationally since 2004 and roughly 5% the past two years, based on the most recent industry data from 2021. Having owner’s title insurance means the cost of defense and legal fees that typically would be the homeowner’s responsibility instead are paid by the title insurer. Title insurance is a comprehensively regulated product.

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Two Southern banks complete mortgage eNote transfer

Housing Wire

” Navigating Closing Struggles in 2021’s Purchase Market. Elaine Marshall, North Carolina Secretary of State, described it as a “win-win-win for home buyers, the business sector and the government sector in making the mortgage closing process less time consuming, less stressful, and even more secure.”

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First-Time Homebuyers Incentive Changes: What You Need to Know

D Fritz Appraisals

As of May 3rd, 2021, new updates to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)’s First-Time Homebuyers Incentive have come into effect. The First-Time Buyers Incentive can lower your monthly mortgage payments. The First-Time Buyers Incentive can lower your monthly mortgage payments. You’re borrowing no more than 4.5

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