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The New Good Faith Estimate (GFE): Some Glaring Omissions

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. February 2, 2010 Closings

Lenders have been using the new Good Faith Estimate for a little over one month now. Gauging from the vociferous complaining in the lender blogosphere, it is an understatement to say that many lenders believe HUD really blew it with this new form. One would think that the new 3 page GFE would provide everything [...]

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Lenders React To Loan Worksheet Controversy, Express Frustrations With New GFE And RESPA Rules

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. January 24, 2010 Closings

My post on lenders using loan cost worksheets and estimates was the featured post on ActiveRain yesterday, spawning over 140 comments by last count. It turned into quite a lively discussion by mortgage lenders about how frustrated they are with the new Good Faith Estimate and RESPA rules. After digesting all the comments, I have [...]

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Are You Ready For Some RESPA Reform? Part I, An Overview Of The New Regulations

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. November 17, 2009 Closings

New, sweeping changes regulating how lenders, closing attorneys and title companies disclose loan and closing costs are set to go into effect January 1, 2010. The new regulations are part of a long awaited reform to the 30 year old Real Estate Settlement Practices Act known as RESPA aimed at providing greater transparency and fostering [...]

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