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CTA still in limbo despite Supreme Court lifting injunction
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

With one injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act lifted by a Jan. 23 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, another injunction looms, leaving enforcement action by the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network stalled.


Bill to eliminate Federal Insurance Office introduced to Congress
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

U.S. Rep Troy Downing introduced legislation to fully eliminate the U.S. Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office, with the stated goal of returning insurance regulatory authority to state agencies.


Property boundary dispute leads to suit against title insurance provider
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

While arbitrating a property boundary dispute with their neighbor, a household of co-plaintiffs sought defense and indemnification in the dispute from their title insurance company. The title company denied coverage, and the plaintiffs filed suit.


Connecticut AG issues advisory on opt-out rights, requirements
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong advised businesses and consumers on the new data privacy regulations that went into effect in the state on Jan. 1.


Oregon state bill proposes creation of a title fraud task force
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

A state bill currently under committee review in Oregon would, if passed, create a task force dedicated to researching and implementing strategies for preventing title fraud.


Massachusetts explores blockchain storage for property records
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

A new state bill introduced in Massachusetts proposes the creation of a pilot program to explore the use of blockchain technology for property record storage.


Ten-year sentence handed down in wire, deed fraud case
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

An Indiana man received 10 years in prison for stealing nearly $3 million through a series of identity theft and wire fraud schemes targeting government institutions, property owners and private individuals, including stealing five homes by filing fake deeds.


Maryland issues licensing guidance in light of court decision
Posted Date: Monday, February 3, 2025

The Maryland Office of Financial Regulation has provided new guidance on licensing requirements in regard to mortgage trusts and their assignees.


Pennsylvania AG files complaint against mortgage brokers alleging kickback scheme
Posted Date: Monday, February 3, 2025
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry filed a complaint against a group of mortgage brokers and their manager, Barry Newhart, alleging a kickback scheme that involved real estate agents directing potential homebuyers to the brokers.

Mississippi weighs making insurance commissioner appointed position
Posted Date: Monday, February 3, 2025

A state bill currently under committee review in the Mississippi statehouse would change the position of commissioner of insurance from an elected position to one appointed by the governor.


Kansas introduces bill on title agent audit reporting
Posted Date: Monday, February 3, 2025

A Kansas house bill would require title agents to make their audit reports available for inspection instead of submitting such reports annually, while also adjusting surety bond requirements and eliminating the controlled business exemption in certain counties.


Economic Outlook webinar series kicks off with MBA’s Michael Fratantoni
Posted Date: Monday, February 3, 2025
The economy impacts every business sector involved in the real estate transaction. That is why October Research was pleased to welcome Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist Michael Fratantoni to kick off the 2025 Economic Outlook Series. 

Illinois man gets three years in prison for mortgage fraud
Posted Date: Monday, February 3, 2025

A businessman from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to a three-year prison term after pleading guilty to federal bank fraud in connection to mortgage loans obtained through falsified documents.


CFPB releases report on strengthening state-level regulations
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a series of recommendations for how state-level regulators can modernize their standards and practices using existing legal frameworks.


Trump administration issues new executive order on AI
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Overriding a Biden-era policy, an executive order by President Donald Trump sets the tone for the new administration’s stance on artificial intelligence and suggests a long-term goal of promoting American leadership in the developing technology.


Senate confirms Trump pick to run U.S. Treasury
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
President Donald Trump’s pick to run the U.S. Treasury Department received Senate approval via a 68-29 vote on Jan. 27. Mortgage industry advocates said they are committed to working with the new treasury secretary on extending the 2017 tax cuts and ending the conservatorships of the government-sponsored enterprises.

Former New Jersey attorney gets 10 years in prison for stealing from clients
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

A now-disbarred Hazlet, N.J., real estate attorney who previously pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $1.18 million from 60 of his clients has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Monmouth County Superior Court.


American Escrow Association mourns passing of Arthur Davis III, Esq.
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The American Escrow Association is mourning the loss of Senior Policy Advisor Arthur Davis III, Esq., who had provided representation to the organization for more than 30 years.

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