 Title company’s quiet title claim against HUD to go to trialWednesday, June 25, 2025 In a quiet title claim brought by a title insurance company against the U.S. government and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, both parties eventually filed for summary judgment from the presiding district court. The main question in the case is who is liable when a debtor’s funds are not delivered to the correct creditor due to fraud.
 Make a Child Smile at NS3 helps families through industry member’s foundation Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Attendees at this year’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) not only had the opportunity bring some joy to families in the Pittsburgh area through the annual “Make a Child Smile” community service event, but they also supported a non-profit near and dear to one of their colleagues.
Texas house passes bill to allow smaller lots for homesWednesday, June 25, 2025 A proposal to increase the density of housing by allowing smaller buildings and lot footprints was passed by the Texas House of Representatives, with the overall goal of boosting home inventory and bringing down prices.
Financial Action Task Force updates list of AML jurisdictionsWednesday, June 25, 2025 The inter-governmental Financial Action Task Force has updated its lists of jurisdictions with key deficiencies in anti-money laundering practices and related areas of concern, including Bolivia, Iran, North Korea and the British Virgin Islands.
 Industry leaders take the stage at NS3 in PittsburghSunday, June 15, 2025 More than 40 speakers will take the stage over three days this week at the 21st National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) at The Westin Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa. Over 600 attendees will hear from them during 18 sessions.
Senators press FHFA head on plans to end GSE conservatorshipSunday, June 15, 2025 President Donald Trump has vowed to end the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, drawing concerns and criticism from some lawmakers about the lack of details about how the administration plans on doing so and the potential impact to the mortgage market and the broader financial system.
Former title company president pleads guilty to wire fraudSunday, June 15, 2025 The former president of a Pennsylvania closing services company has entered a guilty plea to fraud charges stemming from an attempt to defraud an underwriter and for participating in a fraudulent Economic Injury Disaster Loan application scheme.
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