January 9, 2017

DJ’s Motivational Monday | How Fit is our Company?

Welcome 2017! As each year begins, people flock to the gym in January to fulfill a New Year resolution to become fit. In the same way, […]
January 6, 2017

First National Title Insurance Expands Legal Staff

First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) recognizes that the services you need to grow your business must involve the support of a strong legal team.  A […]
December 14, 2016

Underwriting Q & A | How Do I Handle Overtime Now?

Below is an excerpt of a recent article regarding the recent nationwide injunction affecting employers across the country issued by  U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant. […]
November 16, 2016

Underwriting Q & A | May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2016 and insure that 2017 taxes are “not yet due and payable”?

Q:   May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2016 and insure that 2017 taxes are “not yet due and payable”? A:  Short Answer is […]
October 19, 2016

Underwriting Q & A | When should the term “pro forma” be used in connection with the name of a party on a real estate document?

Q: When should the term “pro forma” be used in connection with the name of a party on a real estate document? A: The term “pro […]
September 21, 2016

Underwriting Q & A | Have there been any updates to TRID?

Q:  Have there been any updates to TRID? A: No. However, the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) has proposed various amendments to disclosure requirements under TRID. […]
August 17, 2016

Underwriting Q & A | Is there a new reporting requirement issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for closings on some properties in Texas and Florida to aid in the collection of information for financial crimes enforcement?

Q: Is there a new reporting requirement issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for closings on some properties in Texas and Florida to aid […]
July 20, 2016

Underwriting Q & A | What is the correct premium charge for amending the survey exception in an OTP versus issuing the T19.1 endorsement?

Q: What is the correct premium charge for amending the survey exception in an OTP versus issuing the T19.1 endorsement? A: The premium calculation for each […]
June 15, 2016

Underwriting Q&A | What is an Apostille?

Q: What is an Apostille? A: An Apostille is a certificate issued by a designated authority in a country which is a member of the Hague […]