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February 14, 2018
Published by Sean Everest on February 14, 2018
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Underwriting Q&A | Are Transfer on Death Deeds effective mechanisms for transferring real property?

Question: Are Transfer on Death Deeds effective mechanisms for transferring real property? Answer: Texas – Yes.  Through a recorded Transfer on Death Deed (“TODD”), a real property […]
Sean EverestSean Everest February 14, 2018
December 20, 2017
Published by Underwriting Department on December 20, 2017
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Underwriting Q & A | Are the Texas home equity loan laws changing effective January 1, 2018?

Q: Are the Texas home equity loan laws changing effective January 1, 2018? A: Yes, in connection with the November election, the voters of the State […]
Underwriting DepartmentUnderwriting Department December 20, 2017
March 15, 2017
Published by Sean Everest on March 15, 2017
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Underwriting Q&A | When receipting a contract and earnest money, is it acceptable to receive and/or deliver an option fee?

Q: When receipting a contract and earnest money, is it acceptable to receive and/or deliver an option fee? A: Delivery by the Realtor to the title […]
Sean EverestSean Everest March 15, 2017
August 17, 2016
Published by Ellen Wied on August 17, 2016
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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 […]
Ellen WiedEllen Wied August 17, 2016