PDR News
VA Loan Limits Lifted in 2020
VA loans are one of the most powerful mortgage options available to veteran and military homebuyers. The program boasts significant benefits, such as $0 down, no private mortgage insurance (PMI) and highly competitive interest rates. The Blue Water Navy Veterans Act of 2019 removed the caps for 2020, But military members on active duty and…
Read MoreExpert Tax Tips to Help New Homeowners Save Money and Succefully Navigate Tax Season
New year, new home, new (and this one’s considerably less exciting) taxes. Our experts have advised an array of professionals, from title companies to realtors, real estate attorneys, and managers of lenders, on pretty much every step of the process leading up to the purchase of a home. That being said, there isn’t nearly enough…
Read MoreRemote Online Notarization (RON) is Now Legal in Florida
On June 7, 2019, the Florida governor signed House Bill 409 into law. The bill allows Remote Online Notarization (RON), in Florida, starting January 1, 2020. With this bill, Florida joins Minnesota, Nevada, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia as the only states to allow remote online notarization. What is Remote Online Notarization? Unlike our customary closings…
Read MoreProperty Debt Research Scholarships Winners for 2019
Property Debt Research has been participating in this program since 2015 and is once again proud to award two Scholarships through the Florida Land Title Association (FLTA) Scholarship program. After attending FLTA and learning of their scholarship programs we felt compelled to give back to the industry that was providing so much to PDR. Rather…
Read MoreProperty Debt Research will be Awarding 2 Scholarships at the FLTA 2019 Convention
Property Debt Research has been participating in this program since 2015 and is once again proud to award two Scholarships through the Florida Land Title Association (FLTA) Scholarship program. After attending FLTA and learning of their scholarship programs we felt compelled to give back to the industry that was providing so much to PDR. Rather…
Read MorePlacing an Order Online
Placing an order has never been easier. With our simple 4-step process, we take care of your orders, so you can sit back and relax! Using our EZ Order Client Portal you can: Easily submit new orders and/update your order Track and View Status of all orders submitted by your company View reports of completed…
Read MoreProperty Debt Research Title Software Integrations
The title industry is rife with ever-changing standards, features, and – as a result – needs. With the constant stream of technological innovation facing the title industry every day, it’s important (and increasingly difficult) to stay ahead of the game. That’s precisely where we at Property Debt Research come in. At PDR, our goal is…
Read MoreProperty Debt Research Launches Something New — PDR Academy
PDR Academy is a source of online education for professional title companies, real estate lawyers, financial institutions, investors, and others who need to research real estate in Florida and Nationwide. Educational videos are hosted by a fun new spokesperson, Lindy the Lien Hunter, who graduated from the full list of PDR Academy training programs and…
Read MoreWire Fraud: A Huge Problem Throughout The Real Estate Industry
Due to the rise of wire fraud that occurs daily, the term has grown to cover a wide range of criminal activity. At its core, wire fraud is any crime that is committed with the use of a computer or to computer data. There is no federal law requiring real estate businesses to implement information…
Read MoreRemote Online Notary Signed By Florida Governor
Last week was a big week for FLTA legislative priorities where on Friday Governor DeSantis signed into law HB 409 authorizing the use of remote online notarization by Florida notaries. The law will go into effect on January 1, 2020. The FLTA will now be shifting gears to focus on rule making and an education program for…
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