CFPB Regulations are the hottest topic in our industry right now. When the TRID rules take effect, there will be industry-wide changes that will alter the way you will process your sales and run your business. Not to be overshadowed is the risk of identity...
You’ve heard about the drought for years. You’ve seen the “Water Wise” commercials on television and the electronic billboards on the freeway that read: “Drought. Save Water!” But, when the water companies start to fine you for inefficient or even wasteful water usage, that’s when...
Through many of our training classes, we’ve jotted down some questions from Realtors about the “Consumer Financial Protection Bureau” (CFPB) and upcoming changes and have answered a few of them here. We hope you find this information useful! Stay tuned for more Q&A posts! Should the...
Pango Group, American Trust Escrow's parent company, has successfully completed a Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagement No. 16 (SSAE 16) SOC 1 & SOC 2 Type I audit. The SOC 1 report audits the controls relevant to a service organization’s financial reporting systems. A SOC...
Water conservation is an extremely important issue, especially in Southern California. As the Golden State prepares for a particularly dry season later on this summer, extreme measures are being taken to ensure that that the region is not crippled by a potential water crisis. One measure...
In the search for a new home, there are a few essential requirements that buyers look for such as the bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen. Despite the necessity of these features, they may not always be a large part of the deciding factor of a home....
Years ago, the terms of a contract were commonly determined in a face-to-face meeting. Negotiating parties would sit across from each other in a board room referencing piles of paperwork littered about the conference table until terms were agreed upon. Today, that scenario runs a little...
Just months after the Federal Housing Administration announced that it would be accepting electronic signatures on mortgage-related documents, Wells Fargo Funding has jumped on the digital bandwagon as well. DocuSign, a digital transaction management company, recently announced that Wells Fargo will be broadening its acceptance...
When it comes to real estate transactions, there’s a lot to know! Working with a seasoned real estate agent is perhaps the best way to make the process easier because they’re highly familiar with how everything works. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, it’s...
It’s hard to imagine a time when you couldn’t open up your laptop or mobile device and quickly gather the information you need. This is especially true concerning house hunting, a practice where a record number of people initiate their search online. For years, it’s...
