If you’re attending the CBA Live conference later this month, March 23-25, 2015, be sure to visit Accurate Group! We'll have a large exhibit in Booths 18 & 19, showcasing our latest real estate appraisal, title and compliance solutions – including our market-leading home equity product suite.
Our CEO, Paul Doman, will be...
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Important CFPB enforcement – title supplier selection and title order placement
January 26, 2015
On January 22, 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took significant RESPA enforcement action against two of the nation’s largest banks for alleged illegal kickbacks paid to loan officers or underwriters who selected title suppliers. Are you still allowing loan officers to select their preferred title or closing agent?
If so, why? Don’t take this...
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What do Fannie Mae CU changes mean for you?
January 20, 2015
As of January 26, 2015, Fannie Mae is making its Collateral Underwriter tool (Fannie Mae CU) available to lenders and appraisal management companies, enabling them to take full advantage of this application for quality control and risk purposes. This action moves appraisal risk, data integrity, and overall appraisal quality from the back end of the...
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How can you take advantage of the HELOC surge?
November 11, 2014
With property values rising, home equity lines of credit are gaining popularity among consumers – and this presents a big opportunity for banks, credit unions and other mortgage lenders. How can you take advantage of the HELOC surge?
According to a recent Bloomberg News article, "Home Equity Loans Surge as Rates Fall to Lowest Since...
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