California California’s Governor signed Assembly Bill 1864, which, among other things, amends the name of the Department of Business Oversight. Effective immediately, the Department of Business Oversight is the “Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.” California passed Senate Bill 1148,…
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Summer-Fall 2020 Multi-State Legislation
Additional states are taking action to address Remote Online Notarization (RON) in response to COVID-19. RON is the use of audio and visual technology to complete notarization when the notary is not physically located in the same place as the…
Summer-Fall 2020 “Talking The Talk”
Loretta Salzano will be speaking on a variety of hot topics at key conferences throughout the country. Conference attendance is a great way to stay informed on the latest happenings in the industry – and it provides a fabulous opportunity…
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Spring 2020 Federal Highlights
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act becomes Law – H.R. 748 President Trump signed H.R. 748, known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The CARES Act addresses many issues and applies to many persons,…
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Spring 2020 States In Brief
Colorado Colorado adopted Regulation Text 15632, related to permanent rules on temporary authority. The permanent rules were effective on March 19, 2020, upon the expiration of the emergency rules. Georgia The Supreme Court of Georgia issued an Order regarding the…
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Spring 2020 “Talking The Talk”
Loretta Salzano will be speaking on a variety of hot topics at key conferences throughout the country. Conference attendance is a great way to stay informed on the latest happenings in the industry – and it provides a fabulous opportunity…
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Winter 2019-2020 “Talking The Talk”
Loretta Salzano and Jenny Dozier will be speaking on a variety of hot topics at key conferences throughout the country. Conference attendance is a great way to stay informed on the latest happenings in the industry – and it provides…
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Winter 2019-2020 Hot Topics
CFPB Issues Policy Statements on “Abusive Acts or Practices” Standard and on Treatment of “Compliance Aids” The CFPB issued a policy statement indicating it intends to follow three principles when applying the “abusiveness” standard in supervision and enforcement matters, to…
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Winter 2019-2020 Federal Highlights
FHFA Announces GSE Conforming Loan Limits for 2020 The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that the maximum confirming loan limit for one-unit properties acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2020 will be $510,400.00, with the exception of several…
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Winter 2019-2020 States In Brief
Alaska Alaska adopted amendments to its mortgage loan originator regulations, which, among other things, clarify that prelicensing education courses expire. The regulation was adopted on January 7, 2020 and was effective February 6, 2020. Colorado Colorado adopted Regulation Text 15592,…
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