on robosignings

NEW YORK (AP) — Counties across the United States are discovering that illegal or questionable mortgage paperwork is far more widespread than thought, tainting the deeds of tens of thousands of homes dating to the late 1990s.The suspect documents could create legal trouble for homeowners for years.Already, mortgage papers are being invalidated by courts, insurers are hesitant to write policies,

on robosignings

NEW YORK (AP) — Counties across the United States are discovering that illegal or questionable mortgage paperwork is far more widespread than thought, tainting the deeds of tens of thousands of homes dating to the late 1990s.The suspect documents could create legal trouble for homeowners for years.Already, mortgage papers are being invalidated by courts, insurers are hesitant to write policies,

procedures

Having managed lots of folks over my career I respect that individuals think and learn differently, that we aren't automotons and need some degree of personal discretion in our work.  I also know that mandatory procedures are necessary to maintain quality of service and product and, of course, meet contractual and legal requirements.  This is a constant managerial task - finding balance in the

procedures

Having managed lots of folks over my career I respect that individuals think and learn differently, that we aren't automotons and need some degree of personal discretion in our work.  I also know that mandatory procedures are necessary to maintain quality of service and product and, of course, meet contractual and legal requirements.  This is a constant managerial task - finding balance in the

all is right with the world, the mortgage banking world, that is

WAH?  That's right and do you know how I can tell?  Everyone is complaining about underwriters.  That's a sign of normalcy and that's what has been missing for over a decade.

Ah, the sweet sound of prudence.

all is right with the world, the mortgage banking world, that is

WAH?  That's right and do you know how I can tell?  Everyone is complaining about underwriters.  That's a sign of normalcy and that's what has been missing for over a decade.

Ah, the sweet sound of prudence.

New York takes aims at steering by real estate broker to affiliated title agencies

A law aiming to prevent improper quid pro quos for title insurance agents just got a new set of sharp teeth -- causing a furor in the already embattled industry. In late May, the Office of the General Counsel of the state's Insurance Department issued an opinion about whether it's legal for a residential brokerage to place lawyers on "recommended" lists, which are distributed to homebuyers, in