WFG National Title

Join WFG at NS3 May 21-23
2024-05-21 - 2024-05-23
Are you attending NS3 in Naples, Florida, May 21 – 23?
Add WFG to your agenda!
Stop by and see the WFG Agency and WFG Blocks teams at Booth #25 or in meeting room Banyan #1, and make sure these events are on your schedule:

Tuesday, May 21st, 2:10 – 3:00 pm – WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone will be joining the panel discussion, “Streamlining the Real Estate Journey: A Consumer-Centric Approach”
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2:45 – 3:45 pm – As part of the Innovation Track, WFG team members will participate in the Underwriter Panel, “What We’re Doing for our Agents”

We hope to see you in Naples, FL!

New England Underwriting Office Hours - Session 4
2024-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Do you have a problematic file to review or a general underwriting question to flesh out?
If so, once a week you can join your New England Underwriting team for Underwriting Office Hours.
Each Friday at 1:00 pm ET, you can log into our live Zoom meeting to discuss any general underwriting questions or a complex transaction.
Not an authorized agent of WFG National Title Insurance Company?
No problem. Everyone is welcome!
Follow this link to join us for our next session on May 24, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET.

New England Underwriting Office Hours - Session 5
2024-05-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Do you have a problematic file to review or a general underwriting question to flesh out?
If so, once a week you can join your New England Underwriting team for Underwriting Office Hours.
Each Friday at 1:00 pm ET, you can log into our live Zoom meeting to discuss any general underwriting questions or a complex transaction.
Not an authorized agent of WFG National Title Insurance Company?
No problem. Everyone is welcome!
Follow this link to join us for our next session on May 31, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET

WFG Blocks Operational Masterclass Webinar Series Part 2: Title Claims Awareness & Prevention
2024-06-11 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Do you know how to spot a potential claim?
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company in collaboration with Jeffrey S. Leung, Esq., SVP, National Claims Manager, on June 11, 2024, at 2:00 pm ET for the second webinar in the WFG Blocks four-part Operational Masterclass series, Title Claims Awareness and Prevention.
During our second masterclass, Jeffrey will focus on enhancing your understanding of title claims, shedding light on what these items look like and most importantly, how to prevent them.
Why should you attend?
Deepen Your Understanding: Gain insights into the intricacies of title claims and their impact.
Prevention Strategies: Learn actionable strategies to identify title-related problems in order to prevent claims and safeguard your client’s investment.
Case Studies: Examine real-life claim examples to grasp claim scenarios and better identify risks that arise during production.
Join us and empower yourself with the knowledge to identify, understand, and prevent title claims.
Secure your spot today and take a significant step towards protecting your business and your clients from the unforeseen complications of title claims.
Follow this link to register!

Florida CE/CLE Webinar | Foreign Persons & Real Estate: “They Came from Abroad”
2024-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
A real estate transaction can be very different when one or more of the parties are foreign persons.
Join us on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 10:00 am ET for Foreign Persons & Real Estate: “They Came from Abroad” presented by Lindsey Shomali, Underwriting Counsel. During this webinar, Lindsey will cover some of the unique aspects of transactions involving foreign persons, so you can be better prepared for a smooth closing.
Attend this event to learn more about:

How and why the remote online notarization process differs when the signers are foreign persons (versus US citizens).
How to obtain signatures on documents when one of the signers is abroad.
Details on SB 264 regarding restrictions for foreign principals in foreign countries of concern.

And much more!
This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for one hour of CE credit; and CLE approval has been obtained from the Florida Bar for one hour each of General, Real Estate, International Law and International Litigation & Arbitration credit.
DFS Course ID: 129665
DFS Course Offering ID: 1199640
Florida Bar No: 2404495N
DFS Approval: 1 Hr. CE Credit
Florida Bar Approval: 1 Hr. General CLE Credit, 1 Hr. Real Estate Credit, 1 Hr. International Law Credit, 1 Hr. International Litigation & Arbitration Credit
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Louisiana CE/CLE Webinar: An Overview of the Louisiana Trust Code and the Corporate Transparency Act for Real Estate Transactions
2024-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Does dealing with a trust in your chain of title or closing cause you anxiety? Have you been wondering what the newly-effective Corporate Transparency Act means for you or your clients?
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company for An Overview of the Louisiana Trust Code and the Corporate Transparency Act for Real Estate Transactions on June 13, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. CT, presented by Irl Silverstein, Louisiana State Underwriting Counsel.
During this class, Irl will examine special considerations in real estate transactions and title insurance involving trusts and address the reporting requirements for business entities under the Corporate Transparency Act.
By attending this course, you can also expect to learn:

The essential elements of Louisiana trust law.
Title examination requirements and issues involving trusts.
The basics of the Corporate Transparency Act and its impact on real estate attorneys and title agencies.

Click here to register!

New England Underwriting Office Hours - Every Friday at 1:00 pm ET
2024-06-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Do you have a problematic file to review or a general underwriting question to flesh out?
If so, once a week you can join your New England Underwriting team for Underwriting Office Hours.
Each Friday at 1:00 pm ET, you can log into our live Zoom meeting to discuss any general underwriting questions or a complex transaction.
Not an authorized agent of WFG National Title Insurance Company?
No problem. Everyone is welcome!
Follow this link to join this week’s session!
*Note – There will be no session on Friday, July 5th or Friday, November 29th (Day after Thanksgiving)

WFG 2024 Q2 Economic Outlook Webinar
2024-06-18 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
In an industry ruled by market trends and economic shifts, staying ahead means understanding the forces that shape our future. That’s why we’re extending a special invitation to real estate, title, settlement, and lending professionals for an exclusive webinar that could redefine how you strategize for the coming quarter.
Join us on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 1 pm ET/Noon CT/10 am PT for WFG’s 2024 2nd Quarter Economic Outlook Webinar. Gain cutting-edge insights and get ahead of the curve as we discuss pivotal upcoming economic conditions, including:
Speculations around potential rate cuts during the summer months – is relief in sight?
The fueling force behind the burgeoning new construction of single-family homes driven by buyer demand.
Trends to watch in commercial real estate – how can you position yourself to capture more opportunities?
The looming presidential election and its potential repercussions on the housing market.
The trajectory of inflation: will the cost of living and operation continue to ascend?
WFG National Title Insurance Company’s Chairman and Founder Patrick F. Stone and renowned Economist Bill Conerly, Ph.D., will provide valuable insights and analysis, equipping you with confidence to tackle Q2 and beyond.
Register today and send your questions to wfgagencyevents@wfgtitle.com, or include them with your registration details.
We look forward to seeing YOU at the webinar!

New England Unlocking Title Webinar Series: When Can You Trust a Trust?
2024-06-20 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new webinar series, Unlocking Title. This series provides in-depth insights into the complexities of title, offering you the expertise to navigate various title scenarios confidently.
The First Topic in the Series: When Can You Trust a Trust?
Join your esteemed New England Underwriting team for an exclusive session where we delve into the intricacies of the various trusts found on title. Gain valuable knowledge on what to look for when conveying to or out of them, ensuring a seamless transaction process.
Date: June 20, 2024
Time: 9:30 am ET
What you can expect to learn:

What evidence needs to go on record to prove the existence of the trust? Understand the documentation and legal requirements to verify a trust, ensuring that all parties are protected.
Is a nominee trust really a trust? Explore the nuances of nominee trusts, their legal standing, and their implications in real estate transactions.
What happens when there’s no trust on record? Learn the potential challenges and solutions when a trust is not adequately documented and how to navigate these situations to maintain transaction integrity.

Join us for the Unlocking Title webinar series and take your expertise in title to the next level!
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New England Unlocking Title Webinar Series: Homesteads - What Do They Really Protect?
2024-07-11 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company for the all-new webinar series
Unlocking Title. This series provides in-depth insights into the complexities of title, offering you the expertise to navigate various title scenarios confidently.
The Second Topic in the Series: Homesteads – What Do They Really Protect?
In this next session, your New England Underwriting team will break down the elements of Homesteads. How do you review them, and what do they mean to the current owner and the new homeowner?
Date: July 11, 2024
Time: 9:30 am ET
What you can expect to learn:

Learn what needs to be on record to evaluate a homestead.
What does a recorded homestead mean for the homeowner?
The Deputy Sheriff arrives at the homeowner’s door – what happens next?

Join us for the Unlocking Title webinar series and take your expertise in title to the next level!
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New England Underwriting Office Hours - Every Friday at 1:00 pm ET
2024-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York), 2024-07-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York), 2024-08-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York), 2024-08-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York), 2024-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2024-09-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York), 2024-09-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York), 2024-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Do you have a problematic file to review or a general underwriting question to flesh out?
If so, once a week you can join your New England Underwriting team for Underwriting Office Hours.
Each Friday at 1:00 pm ET, you can log into our live Zoom meeting to discuss any general underwriting questions or a complex transaction.
Not an authorized agent of WFG National Title Insurance Company?
No problem. Everyone is welcome!
Follow this link to join this week’s session!
*Note – There will be no session on Friday, November 29th (Day after Thanksgiving)

Central Region Underwriting Roundtable
2024-07-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for the first-ever Central Region Underwriting Roundtable, scheduled for July 23 at 11:00 a.m. ET. This event will provide a valuable forum to explore the current topics frequently encountered by our WFG Underwriters.
During this initial session, we will introduce our Central Region Underwriting Team and discuss Foreclosure Trends we are seeing throughout the region.
We look forward to an insightful discussion and collaborative exchange of ideas!
Have any specific Foreclosure questions or scenarios you’d like to discuss? Make sure to submit them during the registration process.
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New England Underwriting Office Hours - Every Friday at 1:00 pm ET
2024-07-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Do you have a problematic file to review or a general underwriting question to flesh out?
If so, once a week you can join your New England Underwriting team for Underwriting Office Hours.
Each Friday at 1:00 pm ET, you can log into our live Zoom meeting to discuss any general underwriting questions or a complex transaction.
Not an authorized agent of WFG National Title Insurance Company?
No problem. Everyone is welcome!
Follow this link to join this week’s session!
*Note – There will be no session on Friday, August 9th

New England Underwriting Office Hours - Every Friday at 1:00 pm ET
2024-08-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Do you have a problematic file to review or a general underwriting question to flesh out?
If so, once a week you can join your New England Underwriting team for Underwriting Office Hours.
Each Friday at 1:00 pm ET, you can log into our live Zoom meeting to discuss any general underwriting questions or a complex transaction.
Not an authorized agent of WFG National Title Insurance Company?
No problem. Everyone is welcome!
Follow this link to join this week’s session!
*Note – There will be no session on Friday, August 9th.

New England Unlocking Title Webinar Series: Tricky Exceptions - To Be or Not Be in the Commitment and Policy
2024-08-15 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company for the all-new webinar series
Unlocking Title. This series provides in-depth insights into the complexities of title, offering you the expertise to navigate various title scenarios confidently.
The Third Topic in the Series: Tricky Exceptions – To Be or Not To Be in the Commitment and Policy
In this next session, your New England Underwriting team will talk about how to handle tricky exceptions. What do you do? Do they go in the policy as exceptions, or do you ignore them?
Date: August 15, 2024
Time: 9:30 am ET
What you can expect to learn:

What your obligation is to the insured regarding disclosure.
Where do the exceptions go, on Schedule BI, or BII?
Is “all matters of record” a valid exception?

Join us for the Unlocking Title webinar series and take your expertise in title to the next level!
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Central Region Underwriting Roundtable: Pain in the POA
2024-08-21 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for the next Central Region Underwriting Roundtable, scheduled for August 21st at 11:30 a.m. ET. This event will provide a valuable forum to explore the current topics frequently encountered by our WFG Underwriters.
This month, the Central Region Underwriting team will be talking about “Pain in the POA”, a discussion of the many pain points they see when a Power of Attorney is used in a transaction.
We look forward to an insightful discussion and collaborative exchange of ideas!
Do you have any specific POA questions or scenarios you want to discuss? If so, please submit them during the registration process.
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Central Region Underwriting Roundtable
2024-09-10 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for the next Central Region Underwriting Roundtable, scheduled for September 10 at 11:30 a.m. ET. This event will provide a valuable forum to explore the current topics frequently encountered by our WFG Underwriters.
This month, the Central Region Underwriting team will be sharing real-life examples of attempted (and foiled!) fraud as they discuss Fraudulent Follies: Tales of Scams and Shenanigans.
We look forward to an insightful discussion and collaborative exchange of ideas!
Do you have any specific fraud questions or scenarios you want to discuss? If so, please submit them during the registration process.
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2024 Q3 Economic Outlook Webinar
2024-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
In a dynamic real estate landscape, where market trends and economic shifts dictate our strategies, understanding the driving forces behind these changes is paramount.
That’s why we’re extending a special invitation to real estate, title, settlement, and lending professionals to attend an exclusive webinar that could redefine how you strategize for the coming quarter.
Join us on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 1 PM ET/Noon CT/10 AM PT for WFG’s 2024 3rd Quarter Economic Outlook Webinar. This informative hour-long session will provide you with invaluable insights, as we explore critical economic conditions impacting the title and settlement services industry, including:
Predicted interest rate adjustments as we move into the fall and winter months.
The surge in new single-family construction spurred by increasing buyer demand and demographics.
Key trends in commercial real estate: strategies to elevate your position in this increasingly competitive market.
The ongoing presidential election and its potential impact on the housing market.
Inflation’s trajectory: navigating the challenges of rising costs of living and operations.
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company’s Chairman and Founder Patrick F. Stone alongside esteemed economist Bill Conerly, Ph.D., as they provide expert analysis and actionable insights to prepare you for the challenges and opportunities in Q3 and beyond.
Click here to register today and submit your questions to wfgagencyevents@wfgtitle.com, or include them with your registration. We look forward to your participation in this pivotal discussion!

New England Unlocking Title Webinar Series: What is that Endorsement?
2024-09-12 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company for the all-new webinar series
Unlocking Title. This series provides in-depth insights into the complexities of title, offering you the expertise to navigate various title scenarios confidently.
The Fourth Topic in the Series: What is that Endorsement? Common Residential Endorsements and What They Really Mean
In this next session, Lisa Vesperman Still, Esq., will review what you need to order when you receive lenders closing instructions that includes a list of endorsements for the final title policy.
Date: September 12, 2024
Time: 9:30 am ET
What you can expect to learn:

Why the requested endorsements are important.
Is there anything in the title that would prevent you from issuing them?
What happens if you forget to include them?

Join us for the Unlocking Title webinar series and take your expertise in title to the next level!
Click Here to Register!

Louisiana CE/CLE Webinar - It's a Small World: Foreign Persons and Louisiana Real Estate Transactions
2024-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Thanks to advancements in technology and transportation, the world has become more interconnected than ever. Is your company equipped to close transactions that bring international buyers to your doorstep?
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company for It’s a Small World: Foreign Persons and Louisiana Real Estate Transactions on September 13, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. CT, presented by David Silverstein, Louisiana State Underwriting Counsel.
During this class, David will discuss what real estate attorneys, title insurance producers, and their staff need to know about federal and state laws affecting foreign nationals, as well as U.S. citizens living abroad, who buy and sell property in Louisiana.
By attending this course, you can also expect to learn:

FIRPTA’s tax withholding and reporting requirements.
More about Louisiana’s recently enacted foreign adversary laws.
A review of the notarization requirements when real estate instruments are executed abroad.

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Maryland CE Webinar: Bankruptcy for Title Agents
2024-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Do you need continuing education credits for Maryland?
If so, WFG National Title Insurance Company has got you covered!
Through the end of 2024, you will have an opportunity to earn 16 hours of Maryland CE credits!
On September 19 at 12:00 pm ET, join us for Bankruptcy for Title Agents.
This course provides students with a framework to understand the implications of bankruptcy on real property transactions. Attendees will learn about the different types of bankruptcies, and how active bankruptcies affect the ability of sellers and buyers to buy, sell, or refinance real estate.
Additionally, the course will cover basic underwriting considerations for sellers when a bankruptcy has been completed. Join us to enhance your knowledge about what to do when a bankruptcy shows up in your title search!
Approved for 1 hour CE Credit.
Continuing education credit hours provided by Academy of Maryland Notary and Title Insurance Education. Courses presented by Ned Livornese, Attorney at Law.
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