http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Console/XmlSyndication/Display/RSS.asp?xsid=1F39C23E9068464CA837948B2C2481E5 RESPA - Daily News - Both http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=49D9906DABAA4BC4816B18591E9F8494&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=42A0547CBBCE43B6BA8AB1E1F8EA0ABE&AudID=B4AEEE5D1B96484C93BCE54AC594BB0E&tier=4&id=2FEB52B8999B473E80C9309869238F40 Attorney Howard Lax returns to continue the "unauthorized, unofficial, non-staff RESPA commentary that Congress never got around to authorizing HUD to draft." Here, Lax considers the far-reaching impact of revising RESPA's required use provision. Read on for a legal, analytical look at required use, should HUD decide to change the provision, and recent developments in the war over affiliated business arrangements. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 2FEB52B8999B473E80C9309869238F40 http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=49D9906DABAA4BC4816B18591E9F8494&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=42A0547CBBCE43B6BA8AB1E1F8EA0ABE&AudID=B4AEEE5D1B96484C93BCE54AC594BB0E&tier=4&id=234B173286E542B7A2CB856929FA93EC Two technology providers in the mortgage industry partnered to offer a new tool that automatically populates data from a lender's third-party origination system into the bank's system of record. Read on to learn about the new offering and how it can help lenders stay RESPA compliant. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 234B173286E542B7A2CB856929FA93EC http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=49D9906DABAA4BC4816B18591E9F8494&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=42A0547CBBCE43B6BA8AB1E1F8EA0ABE&AudID=B4AEEE5D1B96484C93BCE54AC594BB0E&tier=4&id=A46183B1BE19470B957026F451F657E7 The company introduced a Web-based solution for title agents, mortgage lenders and closing attorneys nationwide. Read on for more. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST A46183B1BE19470B957026F451F657E7 http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=49D9906DABAA4BC4816B18591E9F8494&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=42A0547CBBCE43B6BA8AB1E1F8EA0ABE&AudID=B4AEEE5D1B96484C93BCE54AC594BB0E&tier=4&id=EC6A355AEFC34D3EAFC447784BCD3F2F   Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST EC6A355AEFC34D3EAFC447784BCD3F2F http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=49D9906DABAA4BC4816B18591E9F8494&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=42A0547CBBCE43B6BA8AB1E1F8EA0ABE&AudID=B4AEEE5D1B96484C93BCE54AC594BB0E&tier=4&id=B8DCD919800A42B8A22727C2D5732FC5 The FHA announced a heap of administrative actions against FHA-approved lenders who failed to meet its requirements. Read on for details about the sanctions and a list of lenders involved. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST B8DCD919800A42B8A22727C2D5732FC5 http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=49D9906DABAA4BC4816B18591E9F8494&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=42A0547CBBCE43B6BA8AB1E1F8EA0ABE&AudID=B4AEEE5D1B96484C93BCE54AC594BB0E&tier=4&id=BE8D7D4FDDC94F3689DA0F7325C97B64 An Atlanta-based technology provider announced a solution for community banks, credit unions and other small lenders that will help ease the burden of escrow disclosures and compliance with RESPA. Read on to learn about the new offering. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST BE8D7D4FDDC94F3689DA0F7325C97B64 http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=49D9906DABAA4BC4816B18591E9F8494&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=42A0547CBBCE43B6BA8AB1E1F8EA0ABE&AudID=B4AEEE5D1B96484C93BCE54AC594BB0E&tier=4&id=A8D2021578FD4D7282AB03332AC3BE01 A federal court judge in Maryland ruled in favor of a loan servicer in a dispute involving claims brought by a homeowner who admitted to late payments on his loan, but said the servicer mishandled the situation when it reported the negative information to consumer agencies. The plaintiff also alleged that the servicer failed to report results of the investigation of his dispute to the agencies. Read on for details of this case and what the judge said about the plaintiff's misunderstanding of RESPA. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST A8D2021578FD4D7282AB03332AC3BE01 http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=49D9906DABAA4BC4816B18591E9F8494&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=42A0547CBBCE43B6BA8AB1E1F8EA0ABE&AudID=B4AEEE5D1B96484C93BCE54AC594BB0E&tier=4&id=EEF7EA562D854B67A2FD3EA24E663CF4 In mid-July, HUD posted on its Web site a new version of the Settlement Cost Booklet that loan originators are required to give to consumers within three days of taking an application. What has changed in the booklet? Is HUD allowing you to use the old version? RESPA News received answers directly from the agency. Read on for the inside scoop. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST EEF7EA562D854B67A2FD3EA24E663CF4 http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=49D9906DABAA4BC4816B18591E9F8494&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=42A0547CBBCE43B6BA8AB1E1F8EA0ABE&AudID=B4AEEE5D1B96484C93BCE54AC594BB0E&tier=4&id=E7B19144B2714EE8802504CB01571101 RESPA News will soon feature video interviews on its Web site. Produced by the publication’s parent company, October Research Corp., the videos are designed to inform and educate visitors on pertinent industry-related topics. Read on to learn more about the launch of this new product. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST E7B19144B2714EE8802504CB01571101 http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=49D9906DABAA4BC4816B18591E9F8494&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=42A0547CBBCE43B6BA8AB1E1F8EA0ABE&AudID=B4AEEE5D1B96484C93BCE54AC594BB0E&tier=4&id=28FB93DE26A642A4BFCA419DD0B13AE0 The president of the National Association of Realtors is one of about 30 individuals who have submitted comments on the Department of Housing and Urban Development's interpretive rule. While the deadline is near, there is still time to submit your views regarding the rule, which details HUD's interpretation of RESPA Section 8 as it applies to home warranty companies' compensation to real estate brokers and agents. Read on to find out what NAR doesn't like about the rule in part one of this series. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 28FB93DE26A642A4BFCA419DD0B13AE0