Today we announced that Accurate Group has hired two former executives from the FirstMerit Title Agency that was recently closed due to FirstMerit Bank’s decision to exit the title business. Kelly R. Westbury, FirstMerit Title’s former President and Laurice Petit, FirstMerit Title’s former Commercial Relationship Manager have joined the Accurate Group team effective April 20,...
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HELOC resets offer opportunity for lender leadership
March 23, 2015
HELOC reset warnings were issued early last year, but action taken by lenders was mixed. While HELOC resets pose a huge risk to both lenders and borrowers, there is also an opportunity for home equity lenders to step up and lead − perhaps even gaining market share and a competitive advantage. Many experts think the...
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Visit Accurate Group at CBA Live 2015
March 2, 2015
If you’re attending the CBA Live conference later this month, March 23-25, 2015, be sure to visit Accurate Group! We'll have a large exhibit in Booths 18 & 19, showcasing our latest real estate appraisal, title and compliance solutions – including our market-leading home equity product suite.
Our CEO, Paul Doman, will be...
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Important CFPB enforcement – title supplier selection and title order placement
January 26, 2015
On January 22, 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took significant RESPA enforcement action against two of the nation’s largest banks for alleged illegal kickbacks paid to loan officers or underwriters who selected title suppliers. Are you still allowing loan officers to select their preferred title or closing agent?
If so, why? Don’t take this...
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