Industry News

Distinguished panelists spoke to key issues on the minds of those in the industry at the 2017 National Settlement Services Summit in San Antonio. Richard Horn, founding attorney, Richard Horn, Legal, PLLC, moderated the annual open forum session, which followed a pair of sessions addressing eClosings and an economic update from Fannie Mae Deputy Chief Economist Mark Palim. Read on for a brief recap of what the panel said.

For the sixth year, attendees at October Research, LLC’s National Settlement Services Summit took time out of their plans to make a difference in area children’s lives. Read on for details of the Make a Child Smile presentation, and how San Antonio foster children will receive “one of the most enduring delights of childhood.”

For the sixth year, October Research, LLC, presented its annual awards for leadership, innovation and philanthropy, with some of the brightest stars in the title industry recognized for their efforts. The awards were presented by CEO and Publisher Erica Meyer at the 13th annual National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in San Antonio. Read on to find out who took home the hardware this year.

With the most distinguished group of speakers set to take the stage over three days, the 13th annual National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) makes its first appearance in the great state of Texas this week. Read on for details about the program that is At The Center of the real estate transaction today.

On May 24 the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments for the en banc hearing for PHH Corp. v. CFPB. Where are we in terms of RESPA Section 8 in light of the most recent developments in PHH Corp.? What are the practical impacts of Section 8(c)(2)? These are just a handful of questions that Ken Markison of the Mortgage Bankers Association and Loretta Salzano of Franzén and Salzano, P.C., will be tackling at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in San Antonio.

At the same time as there is an increase in email scams targeted at the settlement services industry, there is continued discussion, particularly at the state level, as to what is considered good funds and whether collecting good funds is enough to protect agents and their customers. During the National Settlement Services Summit, two leading escrow professionals will provide insights into the latest.

Richard Horn, founding attorney at Richard Horn Legal, PLLC, will lead a panel discussion about compliance management system policies and procedures, featuring industry insight from Title Source Chief Operating Officer Brian Hughes and Wells Fargo Home Lending Senior Vice President Brian Webster during the 2017 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in San Antonio. Read on to learn more about the session and the summit.

We know technology is constantly evolving and that cybertheft continues to evolve with it, but are we seeing a major shift in the way cyberthieves carry out their business? Tom Cronkright, owner and CEO of Sun Title, has definitely noticed a shift and will share his insights at a session at the upcoming National Settlement Services Summit. Read on for more details.

Close to one thousand real estate attorneys from across the state of Florida met in Orlando from May 11 through 13 for a time of learning and innovation at Fund Assembly 2017. The Legal Description was there live and shares some of its biggest takeaways, from cybersecurity insights to the impact of the recently ended 2017 legislative session.

Having worked in the mortgage industry as a government regulator and an executive in the private sector, WL Ross & Co. LLC Vice Chairman James Lockhart will bring to the stage a viewpoint that is about as well-rounded as one could hope for during his keynote address at the National Settlement Services Summit in San Antonio.