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Owner Occupancy

Written by Federal Title on 2018-01-31.

I often get asked at the settlement table - Why are 5 different lender documents required if the borrower is going to occupy the property? The answer is the interest rate and the type of loan offered by the lender may be directly related...

Beware of possible malware attack

Written by Nikki Smith on 2016-06-06.

Several real estate agents and lenders who work with Federal Title recently received an email purporting to be from a Federal Title employee with the same name as a local real estate professional and with a file attachment for download. The...

Choosing your own title company – yet another reason

Written by Guest on 2015-02-03.

Two of the largest financial institutions in the country are having their feet held to the fire over blatant violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedure Act, according to a complaint filed in federal court last week by the Consumer...

How to make sure you have “good funds” for your real estate closing

Written by Guest on 2015-01-20.

Wire transfers are a very common aspect of the real estate settlement process. But for many consumers, the purchase of a home is their only exposure to wire transfers, which can lead to confusion and unnecessary stress. To clear up any confusion...

Hazard Insurance – If I change it, will it affect my mortgage?

Written by Guest on 2015-01-13.

If you are like everyone else, you have at least one New Years’ resolution. Some choose weight loss, others fiscal awareness, other personal awareness, etc, etc. If one of your resolutions is to lower your monthly costs and you are looking...

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Owner Occupancy

Beware of possible malware attack

Choosing your own title company – yet another reason

How to make sure you have “good funds” for your real estate closing

Hazard Insurance – If I change it, will it affect my mortgage?

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