More Homebuyers Reviewing Mortgage Disclosures, ALTA Finds
May 16, 2016
More homebuyers are reviewing their mortgage documents prior to their real estate closing under the new disclosure regime brought into the marketplace by the CFPB’s integrated disclosure rule, according to the results of a new closing survey by the American Land Title Association. However, there are still issues related to better educating consumers and in terms of the industry’s compliance. “While there remain challenges to complying with the regulation, title and settlement agents went to great lengths to prepare and train staff about the new process,” said Michelle Korsmo, ALTA’s chief executive officer. “The hard work of these professionals paid off as our survey found that 92 percent of surveyed homebuyers are taking time to review their mortgage documents before ...