Title Underground 29-Sept-2024
The Title Industry News, Stories, Events, Resources and Podcasts You Won't Find Anywhere Else
Underworld Intel: Must-Read Articles & Resources
Recovering From the Devastation of Title & Escrow Wire Fraud
Comprehensive List of Notary Commission details for all 50 states
PODCAST: Title Talks: Ep. 65: Creating a Culture of Efficiency Within Your Title Company
Avoid Costly Mistakes: The Critical Role of Title Insurance in Real Estate
How CREW New York’s Mentorship Program is Providing Women the Tools to Navigate Their Careers
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Wicked Insights: Crowd-Sourced Solutions
Q: Received a new Mr. Cooper payoff today, but it came back unknown in ClosingLock. Stuck in the automated system when trying to call Mr. Cooper. Anyone else had luck verifying a new account number?
A1: Mr. Cooper uses different account numbers for each loan type. If it can't be verified in ClosingLock, many recommend overnighting a check instead of wiring it.
A2: Other platforms where agents have successfully verified payoffs include: CertifID, SafeValidation from First American/PCN. Reportedly, SafeValidation can also verify UWVM, Veterans United, or USAA, though its success rate varies.
A3: Multiple people suggested, Select the “financial hardship” option in the automated system to reach a person and verify.
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Upcoming Title Industry, Real Estate Industry, and Mortgage Industry events for education, networking, and business development…
September Events
Who: ACUMA (largest gathering of credit union mortgage lenders in the United States)
When: Sept 29-Oct2, 2024
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
First American Title 2024 PA Agency Seminar
Who: First American
When: Sept 24
Where: Erie, PA
October Events
Who: RESPRO
When: October 7-8, 2024
Where: National Harbor, MD
Commercial Real Estate Transactions & Title Insurance Webinar
Who: Conestoga Title
When: October 8, 2024
Where: Online
1CE/CLE PA, MD, VA, OH
Who: Inman Connect
When: October 9, 2024
Where: Austin, TX
FNF Family of Companies Western PA Agency Seminar
Who: FNF
When: Oct 9, 2024
Where: Cranberry Twp, PA
PLTI - Lien Priority & Divestiture Webinar
Who: Pennsylvania Land Title Association
When: October 10, 2024 ~ 9:30 a.m. ET
Where: Virtual
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