How to Shop for Title Insurance or Escrow in Washington

Nov 29, 2011 by +

I’m often asked by my clients if they can select their title or escrow provider and the answer is a big YES!  Some feel...

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Before You Go to Your Signing Appointment [Updated]

Nov 10, 2011 by +

When I originally wrote this post back in January 2007, we didn’t have the Good Faith Estimate that HUD created and implemented...

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Hold Everything! What is Your Title Company’s Recording Protocol?

Mar 25, 2010 by +

If you’re a long time reader of The Mortgage Porter, you know that my pre-mortgage career was in the title and escrow...

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Why Is My Payoff Higher Than The Principal Balance?

Feb 12, 2007 by +

I am often asked this question during a refinance from homeowners.   Your mortgage payment is paid in arrears. ...

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What is Escrow?

Feb 2, 2007 by +

One of the first-time home buyers I’m currently working with just called me with a few excellent questions.  She and her...

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