Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Ketchmark asked Warner if those statistics suggest that agents are practicing the messages they are receiving in their training. He added that ReeceNichols, which has roughly 2,000 agents spread out over 21 offices in Kansas City, created its own policies and procedures, and that it was responsible for the training of the firm’s agents.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2022

In addition, the proposed rule also envisions potentially requiring mandated reporting for trusts — defined, by FinCEN, as a legal “relationship in which one person holds title to property subject to an obligation to keep or use the property for the benefit of another.”. and foreign trusts,” the agency’s proposed rule states. .

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2023

TRB Solutions, which operated as Motto Mortgage Apex in Cincinnati, received Motto’s support, such as know-how, training, access to third-party resources and other trade secrets, according to the document. Price was one of the four original members of Motto’s advisory council, contributing to forward-planning strategies.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In their filing, the plaintiffs highlight HomeServices’ franchise agreements, training videos, as well as the now infamous Allan Dalton video, as evidence of HomeServices enforcing the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation policy.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2022

Communication, borrower education and training of consumer-facing staff are all critical elements to ensure your servicing operation is properly prepared to help borrowers as they exit forbearance plans. That development prompted concern from legal experts that the information could be used as a basis for fair lending lawsuits.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

According to Katie Johnson, NAR’s Chief Legal Officer, jury selection started last week and should finish today. However, many brokers aren’t waiting for that to happen before preparing agents, implementing buyer-broker agreements, and training agents on transparency in how commissions are paid and negotiable.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2024

As noted by Carlson, RE/MAX is currently focused on the development of training and educational materials for its affiliates, so they are not only prepared for these changes but also prepared to answer questions from consumers. These training materials highlight four items RE/MAX believes agents and brokers should be focusing on right now.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In addition to calling for an outside HR system and legal review, the letter’s authors also demanded the resignation or dismissal of Goldberg, President Tracy Kasper, Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson and Head of HR Donna Gland. Drake’s letter casts doubt on NAR’s timeline and commitment to cleaning up a toxic culture.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2023

Defendants also said they had to attend mandatory training and tests without compensation. Defendants claim they were required to undergo extensive training “off-the-clock.” They were also tested daily for two to three months after the training period on practice or section tests. The lawsuit was filed on August 10 in a U.S.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

“Carrington Mortgage unlawfully withheld legally mandated pandemic protections, wrongly imposed fees, and reported false information to credit reporting companies,” the CFPB’s director Rohit Chopra said in a statement. After two years of negotiations, California-based Carrington Mortgage Services has agreed to pay a $5.25

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

She also claims that if the suit had continued, NAR would have been able to file legal documents that “cast a different light on the allegations.” However, in the letter, Drake states that based on her investigation, the allegations in the Brevard lawsuit were not true.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Carrollton, Texas-based a360inc , an employee-owned legal and financial services technology and outsourcing company, acquired Express Notary Services , a national notary and signing services provider based in Irvine, California.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2021

The company announced this week that Cassidy’s role will include evaluating and monitoring NATIC’s independent policy-issuing agencies, settlement and escrow agents, and approved and supported attorneys for compliance with agency underwriting agreement requirements, company programs, legal and regulatory requirements.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2020

If your mortgage company has attested to compliance but has not fulfilled NYDFS requirements — such as multi-factor authentication, cybersecurity training for employees, encryption, and penetration testing — you should prioritize completion as soon as possible. Third, involve outside counsel when sensitive cybersecurity issues arise.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

A spokesperson for UWM said the company “does not comment on legal matters that are currently pending.” Kassandra Memmer said in the lawsuit that she had to work many overtime hours to finish files and train senior underwriters. The former underwriter was told he was being let go in December 2021, per the lawsuit.

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Appraiserblogs

MAY 5, 2023

The largest appraisal management company had hired Mr. Uchendu as one such property data collector despite his criminal background and pending legal issues – clearly demonstrating their lackadaisical attitude towards vetting employees who are tasked with collecting sensitive information about properties and homeowners.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A judgment as a matter of law is permissible if there is no legally sufficient basis for a reasonable jury to find for the nonmoving party (in this instance, the plaintiffs) on the issue. In her testimony, she noted that training modules receive very few views.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

And he is not alone in this train of thought. Haber said this is where the conversation around potentially creating a new NAR alternative started. Mauricio Umansky , the founder of The Agency , has met with Haber to discuss the creation of another trade group. Mauricio and I have been in touch about collaborating,” Haber said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2024

We are committed to continuing to invest in our platform to provide our agents with the tools, training and technology they need to deliver the best possible home buying and selling experience for their clients. “We chose to settle this lawsuit to direct our energy to our agent community,” CEO Tamir Poleg said in a statement. “We

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

The changes include communicating to applicants that they have the right to request a reconsideration of value (ROV); explaining why an ROV is denied or the valuation is unchanged; and training its credit, valuation and customer service staff on the topic.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2024

Like he did in the Sitzer-Burnett trial, Ketchmark referenced brokerage training materials and speeches given by CEOs like Gary Keller of Keller Williams , in which commissions are discussed. If it’s not collusion, then what is it?”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 19, 2023

The letter details alarming and misleading practices wherein some franchisees allegedly targeted vulnerable homeowners and communities, using deception and coercion to close sales, and employing complex legal maneuvers to prevent their victims from backing out of sales despite unfair conditions.” A duo of bipartisan U.S.

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Appraiserblogs

AUGUST 1, 2022

Her experience as a licensed real property appraiser in West Virginia turned out to be the perfect training ground for the study of public corruption, restraint of trade and government overreach. Are Bifurcated Appraisals Legal in Your State? Who would have thought it? Those promoting these questionable products claim it will reduce….

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

It was imperative that we maintain consistent communication with our bank and servicer contacts, and that we provide timely legal advice for managing state and local directives related to COVID-19. We reimagined the MDK Academy, MDK’s bespoke client training program.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

With a few quick online searches, in most areas, you can find the parcel number, legal description, and even some potentially comparable sales. Furthermore, sometimes zoning ordinances change and the legal use of the property may change so that the property might be more valuable being used for something other than as a residential property.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Kully previously worked at the Department of Housing and Urban Development as a senior attorney, in the legal division at Fannie Mae and as a partner at K&L Gates. For the first HW+ spotlight, we’re featuring Kris Kully, a partner at Mayer Brown. HousingWire: Lastly, what was your biggest learning opportunity?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AI simplifies work, but can dampen problem-solving skills While AI tools can be incredibly helpful, experts warned of the various legal and regulatory risks that could arise if they are not used responsibly.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Davis alleges that these fees went to increasing technology fees and the purchase of “unneeded goods and services” from KWRI-owned and affiliated companies, such as MAPS training and coaching.

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McKissock

MARCH 17, 2023

Whatever the reason, supervisors play an essential role in the training and development of future appraisers. In other words, if you have been subject to any disciplinary action within the last 3 years that affects your legal eligibility to engage in appraisal practice, then you are not currently eligible to become a supervisory appraiser.

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GoForrmz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Easily create and share digital forms with new hires and current employees Human resources departments often manage a company’s employees, new hire onboarding , recruiting, training, and all other related documentation.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 24, 2023

Attorneys interviewed by HousingWire said nothing appeared to be clearly over the legal line with the Control Your Price initiative. While we provide training and have oversight, mortgage brokers are independent entrepreneurs.” However, some elements could prompt review from regulators, as explained below.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

UWM claims in the lawsuit that it provides brokers “considerable resources” to grow their businesses, such as technology, marketing materials, compliance support and training. Therefore, UWM is moving forward with legal action enforcing the penalties laid out and agreed to in the contract,” the spokesperson said.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

A certification lightens the legal liability of bias. Freddie Mac requires data collectors to be trained, but that training need not be in person. Both ProxyPics and Clear Capital provide virtual training for their property data collectors.

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GoForrmz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Take the hassle out of food safety training with modern tools Improving the safety training for your kitchen staff is always on the mind of restauranteurs and food processors alike, but during Food Safety Education Month, it’s a great time to review how you’re training your team.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac offer scripts for these conversations, but if servicers are increasing headcount to accommodate the numbers of borrowers needing assistance, it still requires them to effectively train new staff in a virtual, work-from-home environment – another strain on resources.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

In addition to mortgage work, they may do legal work, estates as well as many other channels of business. Additionally, the need for technology upgrades and training to adapt to these new systems poses a challenge, especially for smaller firms or individual appraisers. Most appraisers have diversity in their business channels.

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GoForrmz

JUNE 30, 2023

With GoFormz, you can even use a legally binding signature form to confirm reservations for large events. Training and Compliance: Ensuring Staff Competence and Safety Training and compliance are essential parts of the hospitality industry.

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