Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives have voiced their concerns to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about a pilot program that will eliminate title insurance requirements ...

This biweekly feature is sponsored by Allied Title & Escrow. So you just got under contract on your first home and it’s time to choose a title company. One question we often get is ‘Do all title ...

The housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac represent 70% of the mortgage market. Most observers of the U.S. housing finance system would agree that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac serve a vital ...

August 10, 2023 - Let's say that you represent a party in a real estate transaction, such as a real estate agent, lender or buyer. The title insurance company hands you a title insurance commitment ...

After considering a pilot program that would grant certain mortgage lenders a waiver on title insurance requirements for loans it purchased, Fannie Mae officially scrappedthe program in August. The ...

Whether you purchase a house, condo or vacant land, transferring the title is essential to gain legal ownership of the property. However, there may be hidden issues or claims on the title that could ...

During his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden announced an array of proposals aimed at making homeownership more accessible for those who have struggled to enter the housing market. While ...

Recently, Fannie Mae announced its plans to develop a pilot program to bypass traditional title insurance. Since the announcement, there has been a lot of talk about attorney opinion letters (AOLs) ...

During the State of the Union, President Joe Biden spoke eloquently and passionately about one of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities: housing affordability. The President’s proposals ...