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First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determines coverage for development rights Subscriber Access OnlyFirst U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determines coverage for development rights
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently heard a case brought by a developer against its title insurer for breach of coverage after the insurer denied coverage of the loss or damage to developer’s right, title and interest in property In Newport, R.I., as a result of the Rhode Island Supreme Court’s decision in a related case.
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Uniform Law Commission appoints marketable title, token transaction study committees Subscriber Access OnlyUniform Law Commission appoints marketable title, token transaction study committees
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Executive Committee of the Uniform Law Commission recently authorized the appointment of a new Study Committee on Model Marketable Title Act and Study Committee on the Use of Tokens or Other Similar Products in Real Property Transactions.
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Missouri federal court remands case to state Subscriber Access OnlyMissouri federal court remands case to state
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
After a property owner filed suit against its title insurer and escrow agent in Missouri state court, the title insurer removed the case to federal court. It argued that the property owner fraudulently joined the escrow agent as a party to defeat diversity jurisdiction and failed to state a negligence claim against the escrow agent.
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Subscriber Access OnlyUtah proposes repealing ‘unnecessary’ fraud-reporting rule
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Utah Department of Insurance is considering repealing R590-248, the Mandatory Fraud Reporting Rule, noting it is not used for enforcement. Comments are being accepted until Aug. 15 and the earliest effective date is Aug. 22, 2022.
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Texas Department of Insurance warns of scammer
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Texas Department of Insurance urged consumers to be wary of phone calls or other communications from anyone claiming to be a representative of the department.
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Investment firm charged with misleading investors in fix-and-flip securitization
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Atlanta-based Angel Oak Capital Advisors, LLC and its portfolio manager Ashish Negandhi for misleading investors about the firm’s fix-and-flip loan securitization’s delinquency rates. The firm had raised $90 million through a first-of-its kind securitization of loans made to borrowers for the purpose of purchasing, renovating and selling residential properties.
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Title company sues Baltimore over recordation taxes  Title company sues Baltimore over recordation taxes
Monday, August 8, 2022
A title company filed suit against the city of Baltimore, Md., challenging the city’s alleged construction holdback policy, whereby it charged a recordation tax on any construction holdback identified in purchase money deeds of trust. It argued the practice is unlawful and not supported by the language of state law.
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Homebuyer sues title agent, insurer to recover damages Subscriber Access OnlyHomebuyer sues title agent, insurer to recover damages
Monday, August 8, 2022
A homebuyer in New York City filed suit against her title insurer and title agent for failing to timely record her deed, failing to use escrow funds to pay off existing mortgages on the property and breaching their duty to defend her in two separate actions regarding her purchase. The case eventually went to the Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department.
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Massachusetts considers bill to allow Nantucket transfer fee Subscriber Access OnlyMassachusetts considers bill to allow Nantucket transfer fee
Monday, August 8, 2022
The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a bill that would authorize the Town of Nantucket to impose a real estate transfer fee for affordable and workforce housing and related capital improvements.
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Subscriber Access OnlyMISMO seeks comments on eMortgage resources
Monday, August 8, 2022
MISMO is seeking public comment on three industry resources to help accelerate the industry’s digital transformation.
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Real estate agent, husband charged with bank fraud
Monday, August 8, 2022
A grand jury indicted a licensed real estate agent and her husband for conspiracy and bank fraud.
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New Orleans man sentenced for mortgage fraud
Monday, August 8, 2022
A New Orleans man was sentenced for his role in a mortgage-fraud scheme.
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