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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) in an effort to attract more eligible borrowers who can benefit from refinancing their mortgage loan. Click here to view the announcement.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released two drafts of a new combined Truth-in-Lending/HUD-1 and are inviting industry comment and feedback. Please visit the CFPB website "Know Before You Owe", (switch to the "Industry Tool") to view these drafts and offer your feedback. TLTA Membership Benefits Expanded to Include Preferred Providers! The following TLTA Associate Members have joined the TLTA “Preferred Provider” program. As a Preferred Provider, they have agreed to offer their product/service at a discounted rate to TLTA members. By paying the low, annual TLTA membership fee, you have the opportunity to see a huge return on your investment by taking advantage of these discounted services as well as the TLTA educational events offered throughout the year.We hope that TLTA members will look to these providers first when exploring new products or services. • Affinity Insurance Agency • SoftPro • TSS Software TLTA appreciates our vendors and thanks them for their generous support. TLTA cannot endorse any provider of services and must disclaim any liability for services performed or offered by such vendor. THDA has new foreclosure relief program. Click here to read about the "Keep My Tennessee Home program".Publications of Interest from HUD: The ALTA Principles of Fair Conduct were adopted by the Tennessee Land Title Association by action of the Board of Directors at the January 11, 2008 board meeting. TLTA encourages all of its Members to pledge to support The Principles, and to incorporate them into their daily business practices. Click here to view a copy of the Principles Do I Really Need Title Insurance? Home Closing 101: An Educational Initiative of the American Land Title Association For a list of TLTA members in your area, please choose the "Member Search" tab above. |