eVault & MERS® – Critical Systems for Crucial Loan Documents

Sep 29, 2021

A closing package for a mortgage loan is comprised of many different documents that serve varying purposes. There are disclosures mandated by state ...

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How Does Delta Variant-Fueled Economic Uncertainty Impact Housing Market Potential?

Sep 23, 2021

Housing market potential continued to strengthen in August, according to our Potential Home Sales Model, increasing 0.05 percent compared with July. ...

August ’21 Document and Compliance Updates Roundup

Sep 3, 2021

Investors and the agencies were rather quiet in August and only one state required a change to its document set, and that wasn’t initiated by anyone ...

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July Compliance Roundup

Aug 5, 2021

Welcome to the First American Docutech compliance roundup blog, recapping compliance-related document changes and updates that occurred in July. ...

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The Legal Framework of Electronic Signatures and Records – Understanding UETA

Jul 27, 2021

Every discussion regarding the legality of electronic signatures in the United States inevitably refers to the legal framework established by the ...

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June Compliance Roundup

Jul 7, 2021

Not a great deal of regulatory activity in the month of June, as spring gave way to summer and many state houses sent their lawmakers on break. ...

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The New Notarial Glossary

Jul 1, 2021

The history of notaries public (aka notaries) is interesting and varied, including origins that can be traced back to the ancient Roman law, or to ...

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Nationwide RON Legislation Reintroduced

Jun 7, 2021

In May, Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) reintroduced federal legislation designed to expand the use of Remote Online Notarization ...

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May '21 Compliance Roundup

Jun 4, 2021

A number of state lawmakers were quite busy in May. In addition, the federal government provided some compliance guidance, with both the CFPB and ...

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