2018

June 6, 2018

• Texas Attorney General Opinion Requested on Electronic Signatures; Seeking Input from TLTA Members
• Basic Manual Update Approved by TDI (Implementation Date: Aug. 9)
• TLTA President Chris Phillips Thanks Congressmen Jeb Hensarling and French Hill at Dallas Luncheon
• Goldman Sachs Teases Big Move Into Mortgages
• First-Time U.S. Homebuyers Account for Almost Half of Mortgages
• Upcoming Webinars

May 30, 2018

• TLTA Delegation Travels to D.C. for ALTA Advocacy Summit 2018
• Congressman French Hill at ALTA Advocacy Summit: Telling Our Story, Dodd-Frank Regulatory Relief Bill and TRID Improvement Act
• 9 Provisions of Dodd-Frank Reform Bill Signed by President Trump
• Insurance Commissioner’s Plain Language Campaign: Keep it Simple
• Opinion: Digital Mortgage Era Requires New Approach to Tech Collaboration
• Upcoming Webinars

May 23, 2018

• Here's What You Need to Know About Texas' Primary Runoff Results
• House Passes Dodd-Frank Reform Bill, Approval Now Pending from President Trump
• Mulvaney Promises to End CFPB "Regulation by Enforcement'
• CFPB Updates TRID Guides for Forms and Small Entity Compliance
• Why Is Hensarling Calling for Action Against Fannie?
• Too Big to Fix: No One Can Figure Out What to Do With Fannie and Freddie
• Upcoming Webinars

May 16, 2018

• Sullivan Names Slape Second-In-Command at TDI
• TLTA Submits Amicus Letter in Case Before Texas Supreme Court
• Primary Runoff Election Tuesday, May 22, Early Voting Underway
• Agreement Reached on CFPB Reform Bill
• GSE Reform's Impact on Housing
• Upcoming Webinars

May 9, 2018

• Proposed Online Notary Rules Published by Secretary of State
• Mnuchin: GSE Reform Isn't Happening in 2018
• Job Opening: Texas Department of Insurance Seeks Individual with Title Exerience for Insurance Specialist Position
• Have a Licensing Question? Texas Department of Insurance Introduces New Website to Answer Common Licensing Questions
• 2018 Conference Closing Breakfast: An Intimate Conversation with National Champion and Texas Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Vince Young
• Upcoming Webinars

May 2, 2018

• CFPB fixes TRID “black hole,” amends Know Before You Owe
• Mulvaney’s CFPB Considers Moving Staff to the Basement, or Dallas
• Analysis: In Texas Elections, There's Power in Small Numbers
• Midland Takes Top Spot as Hottest Housing Market
• Fitch: Does Blockchain Represent a Paradigm Shift for Insurance?
• Upcoming Webinars

April 25, 2018

• Compliance Update: GARC Fee Due May 1
• TDI Quarterly Audit Results Published
• Texas Attorney General Opinion: Consequences of Failing to Comply With the Requirements for Continuation of Existing Private Transfer Fee Obligations
• ALTA-backed Bill Introduced in U.S. House to Require the CFPB to Publish More Guidance for Industry
• Wells Fargo Hit With $1 Billion in Fines Over Home and Auto Loan Abuses
• Upcoming Webinars

April 18, 2018

• TLTA Sends Letters Urging Congressional Fix for TRID "Simultaneous Issue" Problem
• Primary Runoff Election Starts in Less Than a Month
• CFPB News: Acting Director Mulvaney Testifies Before Congress
• TREC: To the Consumers and License Holders of Texas
• Upcoming Webinars

April 11, 2018

• MUST WATCH: CFPB Acting Director Mulvaney to Testify Before Congress Today and Tomorrow
• CFPB News: U.S. Watchdog Seeks Record Fine Against Wells Fargo for Abuses
• Major Banking Group Sides With Senate in Dodd-Frank Overhaul
• Bank Regulatory Actions Under Trump Fall to Historic Lows
• Millennials Using Conventional Over FHA Hits All-Time High
• Upcoming Webinars

April 4, 2018

• TLTA Regulatory Committee Meets in Austin
• TLTA Comments on TDI Proposed Amendments to Basic Manual Rules
• GSE News: Fannie Mae Now Allowing Lenders to Contribute to Borrower Closing Costs
• CFPB News: Bureau Seeks Comment on Its Guidance and Implementation Support
• CFPB News: Mulvaney Asks Congress to Dramatically Reduce CFPB's Independence
• Upcoming Webinars

March 28, 2018

• Hackers Impersonating Mortgage and Title Staffers in Wealthy Texas Suburb to Steal Down Payments
• Ellie Mae: Homebuyers Expect Digital Mortgages, but Also Want Human-Touch Communication
• Ellie Mae: "Significant" Reduction in Closing Times
• CFPB NEWS: FAQs on Bankruptcy Issues Under Mortgage Servicing Rule Released
• TLTA Webinar Addresses New eNotarization Law Effective July 1
• Upcoming Webinars

March 21, 2018

• Fidelity National to Acquire Stewart
• FinCEN Renews Orders for Bexar County Through Sept. 16
• Bipartisan Push Begins in Congress to Change CFPB Leadership to Commission
• Senate Passes Rollback of Banking Rules Enacted After Financial Crisis
• House Will Not Pass Current Senate Bill Easing Bank Rules: Hensarling
• Upcoming Webinars

March 14, 2018

• Senate Still Debating Dodd-Frank Overhaul Bill
• Land Management: How to Get an "Ag-Exemption" and the Consequences of Losing It
• Interest on Home Equity Loans Often Still Deductible Under New Law
• TDI Annual Escrow Audit Report Tips
• Upcoming Webinars

March 7, 2018

• Senate Agrees to Begin Debate Over Dodd-Frank Overhaul Bill
• TREC Adopts New Contract Forms: Mandatory Use Begins May 15
• Texas Department of Insurance Launches New Website
• CFPB News: Crapo, Hensarling Lead Court Brief Supporting Mulvaney as CFPB Head
• Texas Primaries 2018: Full Election Results
• Upcoming Webinars

February 28, 2018

• TRID Improvement Act Passes House Again
• IRS News: IRS Requires Personal Information When Verifying Taxpayer Identity
• Realtors Release Cyber Fraud Flyer and Buyer Notice
• Texas AG Opinion: Texas Constitution Prohibits U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Cash-Out Refinance Loan for Texas Veterans
• CFPB News: Gloves Off in CFPB Tug of War Between Mulvaney, Warren
• Primary Elections: Have You Voted Yet?
• Upcoming Webinars

February 21, 2018

• TDI Proposes Rule Amendments to Basic Manual
• TRID Improvement Act Approved by U.S. House
• CFPB News: Democrats Call Out Mulvaney’s Reported Changes to CFPB Fair Lending Enforcement
• CFPB News: Trump Administration's Latest Strike on CFPB – Budget Cuts
• Primary Elections: Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard
• Upcoming Webinars

February 14, 2018

• TLTA Sends Letter Supporting Legislation to Modify TRID
• CFPB News: CFPB Releases Strategic Plan
• CFPB News: White House Budget Plan Proposes Cutting CFPB Budget, Restricting Enforcement Powers
• Mortgage Choice Act Approved by U.S. House
• Primary Elections: Why Your Vote Matters
• Mortgage Rates Climb to Highs Not Seen in More Than a Year
• Upcoming Webinars

February 7, 2018

• CFPB News: Court of Appeals Rules Against CFPB, Vacates PHH’s $100M Fine for Alleged RESPA Violations
• FHFA’s 2018 Goals: Liquidity, Stability, Access in Housing Finance
• Realtors Urge Congress to Support Mortgage Choice Act
• Quicken Loans Overtakes Wells Fargo as America's Largest Mortgage Lender
• Upcoming Webinars

January 31, 2018

• TDI Quarterly Audit Results Published
• CFPB News: Leaked Mulvaney Memo – CFPB Must End Regulation by Enforcement
• CFPB News: Appeal to Unseat Mulvaney Gets Expedited
• U.S. Regulators Ready to Ease Check on Property Values: Sources
• Upcoming Webinars

January 24, 2018

• Compliance Update: Use Texas Disclosure Form T-64 to Correct All Incomplete or Incorrect Disclosures on Closing Disclosure
• TDI Releases 2015 Underwriter Experience Report
• CFPB News: Acting Director Mulvaney Announces Call for Evidence Regarding Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Functions
• Who’s on the Texas Primary Ballots in 2018?
• Upcoming Webinars

January 17, 2018

• Six Critical Questions as Housing Finance Reform Heats Up
• CFPB News: U.S. Consumer Watchdog Official Takes Leadership Fight to Appeals Court
• Mortgage Applications Shoot Up 8.3 Percent to Start the Year
• 10 Hottest Housing Markets of 2018
• Upcoming Webinars

January 10, 2018

• Regulators Seek Interpretation Amendments on Home Equity Lending; Urge Caution in Making Loans Before Adoption
• Congress Returns to Work: Is 2018 the Year for Dodd-Frank Reform?
• CFPB News: Kirsten Sutton Mork Named Chief of Staff
• Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Now Allowed to Hold $3B Capital Reserve
• Mortgage Rates to Increase Past 4.5 Percent in 2018
• Upcoming Webinars

January 4, 2018

• Thanks TLTAPAC Contributors – It's Time to Make Your Commitment for 2018
• Tax News: Clarification on Deduction of Second Mortgages
• Reminder: GARC Fee Collection Runs Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2018
• North Texas Title Agent Sentenced for Stealing Millions
• Five Ways Financial Laws Could Change in 2018
• Top Five Housing Predictions for 2018
• CFPB News: Bureau Does Not Plan to Assess Penalties for Errors in HMDA Data Collected in 2018
• Upcoming Webinars