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The HELOC scam is a bigger threat during COVID-19 pandemic

Written by Federal Title on July 31, 2020.

The seller walked away with nearly $90,000, and the buyer was left holding the bag. One of the most common types of claims we’ve paid out is due to the HELOC scam. With pandemic delaying government services, now is an especially vulnerable...

Financial assistance for Maryland homebuyers

Written by Raiha Singh on June 2, 2020.

If you are planning to purchase a property in Maryland and are: a first-time homebuyer, buying in one of the targeted areas, a veteran or someone with student debt, then this post is for you! The MMP 1st Time Advantage program is open to...

Buying a home during coronavirus – and closing at a safe distance

Written by Federal Title on May 22, 2020.

Maybe you’ve been planning to grow your family – or maybe you’ve been cooped up with family during coronavirus – and found yourself daydreaming about buying a home with more space. As you wake from your reverie, the realist in you wonders...

Buying a home? DC may offer down payment assistance

Written by Raiha Singh on May 20, 2020.

Buying a new home for the first time is exciting but can leave you with a lot of questions. For starters, “How am I going to finance this purchase?” Luckily, there are programs that help assist you in this process. The DC Housing Finance...

Real estate closings during COVID-19

Written by Raiha Singh on May 1, 2020.

Living through a pandemic is hard and leaves a lot of questions out in the open. I know one question that has run through my head is, “can I still purchase a home during this time?” If you are like me, then I have some good...

How we’re getting creative amid coronavirus pandemic: WTOP news radio

Written by Federal Title on April 14, 2020.

We’ve had to get creative with how we accommodate for buyers and sellers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. WTOP news radio is the latest to pick up our story. A home is not officially bought or sold until it the transaction is...

Closing solutions for purchases, refinances that eliminate need for in-person document signing through duration of COVID-19 crisis

Written by Federal Title on April 9, 2020.

Fannie & Freddie approve use of remote online notarization for conforming loans to designate Power of Attorney who can provide wet-ink signatures on consumer’s behalf Federal Title & Escrow Co., an independently owned title company...

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The HELOC scam is a bigger threat during COVID-19 pandemic

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Buying a home during coronavirus – and closing at a safe distance

The HELOC scam is a bigger threat during COVID-19 pandemic

Financial assistance for Maryland homebuyers

Buying a home during coronavirus – and closing at a safe distance