Industry News

MISMO is seeking public comment on three industry resources to help accelerate the industry’s digital transformation.

Shortly before H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA), was passed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Mortgage Bankers Association wrote a letter to committee leadership to express its concerns about the legislation.

Since California and New York passed sweeping laws and regulations regarding data privacy and security a few years ago, other states have taken up their own legislative proposals to protect their residents.

In recent announcements, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac let the industry know when each will be requiring the use of the 2021 ALTA policy forms.

Attendees at October Research, LLC’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Orlando took time to build Comfort Kits for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida properties. Read on to learn more.

The CEO of a mortgage fulfillment company, a Florida attorney and a data and analytics specialist were recognized by October Research, LLC with its annual awards for leadership, innovation, and philanthropy. Read on to learn more.

Shortly after President Joe Biden announced new actions to ease the burden of housing costs, the American Land Title Association issued a statement supporting the efforts.

The Property Records Industry Association is seeking comments on its proposed Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants paper. It will accept comments until May 31.

The Property Records Industry Association (PRIA) is accepting comments on its proposed eRecording Best Practices-Submitters white paper. It is accepting comments until May 30.

MISMO announced the availability of the MISMO e-Eligibility Exchange, powered by Snapdocs, created to further accelerate industry-wide adoption of digital closings.