Skip to main content
 

December 2019 Edition

 
 

GSEs to Modify ARM Note Language in Preparation for Discontinuance of LIBOR

On November 15, 2019, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (“ARRC”) released "recommended contractual fallback language" for closed-end, residential adjustable-rate mortgage (ARMs). Learn More

 
 
 
 

Compliance Term of the Month

Escrow Account Computation Year

The 12-month period beginning with a loan’s first payment date, and recurring each 12-month period thereafter, used for performing an escrow account yearly analysis.

 
 

Form Updates

New Taxpayer First Act Consent Form

As part of the Taxpayer First Act that was passed into law earlier this year on July 1, 2019, a lender who obtains a borrower’s tax transcript during the origination process must obtain the borrower's consent to share... Read More

 

Complimentary

Update to Washington Residential Mortgage Interest Rate Lock Agreement

The Washington Department of Financial Institutions has adopted amended rules under the Consumer Loan Act (WAC 208-620) as authorized by Wash. Rev. Code... Read More

 

Complimentary

Texas Finance Commission Amends Loan Status Rules and Forms

On November 1, 2019, the Texas Finance Commission published amendments adopted for the Texas Administration Code rules 7 TAC §§80.201 and 81.201 in the Texas Register... Read More

 

Complimentary

New/Revised Documents – November 2019

In order to keep DocMagic software users better apprised of document changes and additions as they occur, DocMagic posts listings of all newly created and revised documents. Read More

 

Complimentary

 

Introducing LoanMagic® for Borrowers

LoanMagic® for Borrowers is an application for smartphone or tablet that dramatically reduces the time it takes to process mortgage loans...

 
 
 

System Updates

 
month_year

SOLUTIONS THAT WORK. TECHNOLOGY TO STAY COMPLIANT.