Realtors Confident in Title Companies’ TRID Preparedness

Realtors have a high degree of confidence that the title companies they work with are prepared for implementation of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID), which go into effect Oct. 3.

According to a survey by the National Association of Realtors, 75 percent of the 1,432 Realtors surveyed are confident that title companies will avoid issues that trigger a delay under the new TRID rules. Those surveyed rated confidence on a scale from one to five. Realtors’ confidence in lenders was 65 percent.

The distribution for title companies was skewed more toward a five rating, or high degree of confidence, for title companies with 41 percent of respondents giving their title partners this rating. Meanwhile, only 27 percent of Realtors gave the highest rating to lenders, according to the survey.

“Results of this survey reinforce the dedication to quality service that title professionals provide to their business partners and consumers every day,” said Michelle Korsmo, ALTA’s chief executive officer. “For more than two years, we have encouraged our members to initiate conversations and collaborate with their Realtor and mortgage lender partners to ensure the implementation of the new forms is seamless. ALTA and its members have been engaged in the conversation and attending conventions, forums and webinars to learn how TRID will change the closing process. It will take a collaborative effort from all of the stakeholders who participate in the transaction to help consumers better understand their terms when they buy a home or refinance their mortgage.”

When asked about their own preparedness, Realtors only 23 percent gave themselves a five rating, while 71 percent rated their readiness a three or better.

When asked about their plans to deal with TRID, 56 percent of Realtors indicated they plan to alter purchase agreements to reflect a longer timeline, while 31 percent will add contingencies to the contract. Additionally, 37 percent indicated they have developed plans with their lenders and title company to help smooth the process.

According to the survey, a quarter of Realtors plan to complete inspections earlier in the process while 31 percent plan to share contracts and amendments earlier in the process with lenders, title insurers and closing agents. This is something ALTA members have encouraged leading up to implementation.

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