WFG National Title

New England Underwriting Office Hours - Every Friday at 1:00 pm ET
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), 2024-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates
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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Navigating the NAR Settlement | What Title Agents Need to Know
2024-09-24 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company on September 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET for Navigating the NAR Settlement – What Title Agents Need to Know, an insightful webinar presented by Jeff Lobb, Founder and CEO of SparkTank Media.
During this session, Jeff will discuss the post-NAR Settlement, its impact on your business, and the essential strategies for navigating this shifting environment.
Register and equip yourself with the knowledge you need to stay ahead of the curve.
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New York CLE Webinar | The Impact of the New 2021 ALTA Forms on Real Estate Transactions
2024-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
We are thrilled to invite you to an insightful webinar designed to provide a comprehensive comparison of the 2006 and 2021 ALTA title policies, ensuring you gain a clear understanding of how the new policy and endorsement forms will impact real estate closings.

Please join WFG National Title Insurance Company’s New York Underwriting team on September 25, 2024, at 11:00 am ET., for an informative CLE webinar, The Impact of the New 2021 ALTA Forms on Real Estate Transactions, presented by Hillary Kriss, VP, New York State Counsel and Lisa Zeppieri, Senior Underwriting Counsel
Attend the webinar and learn:

The differences and updates between the two sets of policies.
About the new endorsements and how they are issued.
What endorsements to issue and their requirements .

This program provides you the opportunity to earn one credit towards the professional practice requirement, appropriate for newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
New York CLE Approved for 1 Professional Practice credit
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Maryland CE Webinar: Alternative Financing: Understanding Flips, Assumptions, Wrap-Around Transactions and Entity Transfers
2024-09-26 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 26 at 12:00 pm ET, join us for Alternative Financing: Understanding Flips, Assumptions, Wrap-Around Transactions and Entity Transfers.
In an era of higher interest rates and a reduced ability of buyers to borrow funds, some buyers have come up with creative methods to acquire real estate. Buying and quickly flipping properties, assuming the seller’s existing loan, wrap-around transactions (where the existing loan is not paid off), and entity transfers are all ways to get around the normal process of applying for a mortgage loan and using it to buy property.
While these methods can be useful to many buyers, they can create title and escrow headaches for agencies who are asked to insure these transactions. Get inside information from an experienced underwriter on how to handle these transactions in a safe and effective manner.
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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Central Region Underwriting Roundtable: We See Dead People...
2024-10-08 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for the next Central Region Underwriting Roundtable, scheduled for October 8th at 10:30 a.m. CT. 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 presents We See Dead People…Title Issues That May Arise When Someone Dies. The team will go over recent examples of some of the issues they have seen when the owner of the property passes away and some solutions to help pave the way for a successful transaction.
We look forward to an insightful discussion and collaborative exchange of ideas!
Do you have any specific questions or scenarios related to this topic you want to discuss? If so, please submit them during the registration process.
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Maryland CE Webinar: Basics of Seller Impersonation Fraud
2024-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 (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 October 8 at 2:00 pm ET, join us for Basics of Seller Impersonation Fraud.
Participants will gain insight into the growing prevalence of seller impersonation fraud, its origins, and the specific types of transactions most susceptible to this fraudulent activity. The course will cover essential skills for recognizing seller impersonation fraud and provide best practices for safeguarding against it in transactions.
By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect themselves and their clients from the risks associated with seller impersonation fraud.
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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Unlocking Title: The ABC's of FinCEN
2024-10-10 09:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company for our insightful webinar series, “Unlocking Title.” Take a deep dive into the intricacies of title with this engaging series designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle any title scenario.
The Fifth Topic in the Series: The ABC’s of FinCEN
With more acronyms than the US military, FinCEN affects all of us in some way, shape, or form. In this next session, Lisa Vesperman Still, Esq., will review what to do if you get a call from a client or a question from a buyer about their obligations under FinCEN.
Date: October 10, 2024
Time: 9:30 am ET
You can expect to learn about these acronyms and more:
GTOs (Geographic Targeting Orders)
BOIs (Beneficial Ownership Interests)
CTA (Corporate Transparency Act)
Register today to join us for the Unlocking Title webinar series and take your expertise in title to the next level!

Maryland CE Webinar: Doing Good Deeds in Maryland
2024-10-15 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 October 15 at 12:00 pm ET, join us for Doing Good Deeds in Maryland.
Maryland has some very particular requirements when it comes to drafting conveyance deeds. We will explore the Maryland statute that provides us with minimum requirements for any deed. We will also discuss all of the components of a well-drafted deed. Different types of deeds will be discussed, as well as signature, acknowledgment, and attorney certification requirements.
Do a good deed and attend this interesting class!
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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Maryland CE Webinar: Federal Forfeitures
2024-10-17 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 October 17 at 12:00 pm ET, join us for Federal Forfeitures.
This course will equip you with essential knowledge and skills for processing federal forfeiture transactions, which are classified as “extra-hazardous” by all underwriters. Learn about the fundamental concepts of “due process of law”, and why proper notice is often lacking on these transactions.
Gain enough information to successfully navigate these transactions and obtain extra-hazardous transaction approval from your underwriters!
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.
Click here to register!

New England Underwriting Office Hours - Every Friday at 1:00 pm ET
2024-10-18 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, October 25th.

Maryland CE Webinar: Maryland Tax Sales
2024-10-22 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 October 22 at 12:00 pm ET, join us for Maryland Tax Sales.
This course provides critical insights into the complexities of tax sales and their implications for title insurance. We will explore why tax sales are deemed extra-hazardous transactions and the essential underwriting requirements necessary for insuring properties post-tax sale.
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.
Click here to register!
