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Digital IDs: Acceptable For Notarizations?
Colorado has become the latest state to authorize the use of digital driver’s licenses and identity cards. But Notaries in the other 49 states and the District of Columbia may encounter signers from the Centennial State who present an ID on their cell phones rather than a physical ID. If this happens, is it acceptable as proper identification for a notarization? (Click Here for the Full Article)
Proposed LPO Fee Increase? Unreasonable…
Your Escrow Association of Washington wrote in support of LPO Board Chairwoman, Shelley Miner’s position opposing the Washington State Bar Association’s recommendation that the fee be raised more than 400%. Calling the new proposed fee of $453, “unreasonable and financially unnecessary,” and acknowledging that the fees had not been adjusted for a number of years, Chairwoman Miner’s letter to the WSBA instead endorsed the Bar’s own Budget and Audit Committee recommendation that the fee increase to $200. Click here to read the LPB’s entire letter in opposition.
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- Mortgage Rates Back Near Multi-Year Lows
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Posted To: MND NewsWireResidential construction data was mixed at the kick-off of the new year. Permits increased significantly while both housing starts and completions pulled back from December numb …
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- California court dismisses a $60 million lawsuit against Zillow
A U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Zillow alleging damages stemming from the hacking of a listing for a $150 million home. The post California court dismisses a $60 mil … - Rising Star nomination period ends Friday
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Brace, a digital mortgage servicing platform, now has $10 million to help grow its business after closing a new round of funding. The funding round was led by Point72 Ventures, a venture capital firm … - California Governor Newsom calls state's homelessness issue a "disgrace"
In his State of the State speech Wednesday morning, California Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed homelessness in the Golden State, calling it a “disgrace.” The post California Governor Newsom calls state … - Mortgage rates see slight increase
The average U.S. fixed rate for a 30-year mortgage ticked up to 3.49% this week, rising slightly from last week’s rate of 3.47%. The post Mortgage rates see slight increase appeared first on HousingWi …
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