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Tag: Good Faith Estimate

Thoughts in the wake of RESPA reform

Within three months after my youngest son was hatched, he effectively communicated that he was to be a bit “different” than my first son. Let’s just say my hopes for a simplified version of my first son were dashed early. Similarly, since...

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GFE-based quote tool is now RESPA compliant

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...

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Why aren’t more title companies transparent?

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...

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