Tag: closing costs

GFE-based quote tool is now RESPA compliant

Written by Guest on 2010-02-17.

Washington, D.C. – Lenders navigating new RESPA rules can bank on the accuracy of Federal Title & Escrow Company’s online quote system to prepare their Good Faith Estimates. “Our online quote is accurate to the penny, or we’ll...

Why aren’t more title companies transparent?

Written by Guest on 2010-01-17.

On average, title charges (i.e., settlement or closing fee, title insurance) comprise 70 percent of the total variable closing costs. Since title charges do vary significantly from title company-to-title company in DC, MD, VA, and FL, it...

First-time homebuyers in Maryland exempt from transfer taxes

Written by Federal Title on 2010-01-03.

Is there an advantage of being a first-time homebuyer in Maryland? The answer is "Yes." If you are a first-time homebuyer in the State of Maryland, then you are exempt from paying your portion of the State Transfer Tax (.25% of the Sales...

Closing costs video ‘good intro’ to settlement steps

Written by Federal Title on 2009-09-01.

If you’re shopping for a home and haven’t had a chance to watch this quick introduction to title insurance, you may want to check it out. While “Closing Costs Explained Visually” is targeted toward consumers, real...

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Tag: closing costs

GFE-based quote tool is now RESPA compliant

Why aren’t more title companies transparent?

First-time homebuyers in Maryland exempt from transfer taxes

Closing costs video ‘good intro’ to settlement steps

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