📊 What’s ahead for the economy in Q4 and what should financial services professionals be watching? Get expert perspective from Mark Fleming in our Q4 Economic Outlook. The webinar is ready to download now. Don’t miss out! 🎥 bit.ly/4juuN7D

In our latest Keys to Real Estate podcast, @CryptEscrow Founder & CEO John Ioannou joins Mary Schuster to explain how digital assets can be used in real estate transactions—without requiring title agents to become crypto experts. bit.ly/4fYarkT

A supervisory review by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency determined that nine of the country’s largest banks maintained "debanking" policies, prompting a corresponding supervisory initiative from the @CFPB to root out such practices. bit.ly/4hZi5g2

First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi sat down with Dodd Frank Update to discuss why housing market data provides a more complete picture than anecdotal evidence, especially amid challenging market conditions. bit.ly/4zIs7YJ

📬 You close on a home. Then the mail starts arriving. “Notice of Recording.” “Final Mortgage Notice.” All with your real loan details. Mary Schuster, a title and settlement veteran, says even she was unnerved. Read her latest blog: bit.ly/4yAttUE

UAD 3.6 means lenders need to ‘modernize,' as well - #ServiceLink SVP of Valuation Solutions Liz Green walks Dodd Frank Update through the #lender considerations ahead of the arrival of #UAD 3.6. Source: bit.ly/4zLfSuy

CFTC seeks input on possible crypto asset rulemaking - The #CFTC is seeking public input on plans to establish clearer #rules and strengthen consumer protections around retail #cryptocurrency transactions. Source: bit.ly/4dSb7XL

OCC, CFPB flag nine large banks for alleged debanking practices - A #supervisory review by the @USOCC determined the country's largest banks maintained #debanking policies. @CFPB announced a corresponding iniative. Source: bit.ly/47tnwhd

Appraisal Institute outlines scholarship helping veterans launch careers - The #NextMission #Scholarship from the @AI_National will help veterans begin their careers in real estate #appraisal. Source: bit.ly/4z6DqtW

What housing market data reveals that anecdotes miss - First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi told Dodd Frank Update why #housing market #data provides a more complete picture than #anecdotal evidence. Source: bit.ly/4zQ5IsN

After federal regulators assessed $1.2 B in penalties against @BankofAmerica for significant BSA/AML compliance failures, the bank told Dodd Frank Update it has invested billions in remediation efforts and remains committed to addressing the deficiencies. bit.ly/3U8tYa5

What lies ahead for mortgage lenders and the broader economy? Three top economists from the @MBAMortgage offered their outlook on potential challenges, emerging opportunities and uncertainties after a year marked by unforeseen events. bit.ly/4sfv0Ob

GAO evaluates effectiveness of ‘trigger lead' prohibition - Less than a year after the ban on “trigger leads” took effect, the @USGAO released a #report on the effectiveness of the law and the impact on borrowers. #triggerleads Source: bit.ly/4sjCZdm

Engagement letters and their significance in the appraisal process - Dodd Frank Update recently had a conversation with Jeff Whaley of Rangewood Appraisal about the importance of letters of engagement. #appraisal #engagement Source: bit.ly/4yB8i4J

MBA issues five-point policy plan for lowering housing, lending costs - @MBAmortgage published a list of five #policy recommendations titled, “Affordability in Action: A Policy #Roadmap to Lower the Cost of Financing a Home to Own or Rent." Source: bit.ly/4BdSLKD

MBA welcomes new leadership officers in Chicago - @MBAmortgage swore in new officers for the coming year during #MBAannual26 in Chicago. The new officers each have extensive leadership experience in the real estate finance industry. #mortgage Source: bit.ly/47sStCa

FinCEN, OCC fine Bank of America $1.2B for BSA/AML deficiencies - @BankofAmerica agreed to pay $1.2 billion in penalties for significant #BSA/#AML compliance failures. The bank told Dodd Frank Update it has invested billions to fix the issues. Source: bit.ly/3VRsGkt

MBA economists highlight ‘bright spots' amid harsh rate forecast - What lies ahead for #mortgage #lenders and the broader #economy? Three top #economists from the @MBAmortgage offered their outlook on challenges and opportunities. #housing Source: bit.ly/3WemgMj

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Better-educated agents mean a stronger transaction for everyone. 🔑 In Part 2 of Keys to Real Estate, Arizona Department of Real Estate Commissioner Susan Nicolson shares how Arizona is raising the bar. Out now! 🎧 bit.ly/4fYarkT #RealEstate