Stavvy Blog

The Benefits of Hybrid Closing for Mortgage Professionals

Stavvy Team — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Hybrid closing, also known as hybrid eClosing, is a popular option for mortgage lenders interested in digitizing the real estate closing experience. It improves operational efficiency for mortgage lenders, closing professionals, and borrowers by leveraging technology while maintaining the benefits of face-to-face interactions.

Podcast Recap: How Mortgage Digitization Safeguards Profitability

Stavvy Team — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:42:37 GMT

It’s a unique time for mortgage originators.

[Webinar Recap] Advancing Your Digital Default Servicing Strategy

Stavvy Team — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:31:46 GMT

On September 5, 2024, Stavvy hosted the webinar, “Advancing Your Digital Default Servicing Strategy”, with The Five Star Institute. The session was dedicated to the topic of digital transformation in default servicing operations and the critical role that automation plays in this evolution.

Proposed Changes to Regulation X: How Mortgage Technology Facilitates Implementation

Stavvy Team — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:37:25 GMT

In our June 2024 webinar, “Preparing Mortgage Servicing for Policy Flux”, panelists discussed the then-pending proposed rule changes to Regulation X from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). They expected the changes to impact operations for mortgage servicers, from foreclosure protection timelines and customer-facing communications to changes related to the limited English proficiency space.

[Webinar Recap] Preparing Mortgage Servicing for Policy Flux

Stavvy Team — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The mortgage industry and mortgage servicing policy are always in flux.

[WEBINAR RECAP] From Paper to Pixels: 5 Takeaways on Digitization in Mortgage Lending

Stavvy Team — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:21:35 GMT

On June 6, 2024, Stavvy sponsored “From Paper to Pixels: How to Deliver a Superior Digital Mortgage Experience for Your Members”, a webinar hosted by Credit Union Times.

Webinar Insights: Embracing Digital Mortgage from Origination through Servicing

Stavvy Team — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:29:31 GMT

On May 1, 2024, Stavvy sponsored a webinar hosted by the New York Mortgage Bankers Association. The discussion centered on emerging digital trends and technologies in the mortgage industry, such as eClosing, eNotes, SMART Docs®, digital default servicing, and other advancements aimed at enhancing efficiency, security, and customer satisfaction.

Best RON Platforms for eClosing

Stavvy Team — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:15:00 GMT

Selecting the best RON platform for your title company can seem overwhelming. The platform must meet your state’s remote online notarization (RON) regulatory requirements and deliver a stellar customer experience. And with more customers demanding easy, convenient, and remote experiences, title companies that provide this service can stand out from the crowd.

New York Approves Permanent Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Stavvy Team — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:39:00 GMT

The state of New York has taken a significant step towards the modernization of real estate transactions by officially endorsing the permanent use of remote online notarization (RON). This legislative advancement marks a noteworthy development for title agents and mortgage professionals in New York, allowing notaries to leverage digital technology for notarizing documents remotely. The legislation sets specific requirements for RON, including the adoption of standards for technology platforms and notary protocols, with the goal of making real estate closings safer and more secure. By moving away from the traditional paper-based process, leveraging RON can offer greater accessibility and convenience in the closing process for all parties involved.

What is Delaware’s Remote Online Notarization (RON) Law?

Stavvy Team — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:26:00 GMT

As of August 1, 2023, Remote online notarization (RON) is available in Delaware, and Stavvy has been added to the State’s list of approved RON providers. Homebuyers who want to buy or sell property in Delaware will have remote tools to do so with provisions in place laid out by SB 262.

Prior to this new legislation, only an attorney licensed to practice law in Delaware could conduct a closing related to the sale or refinancing of real property in the state. However, SB 262 has expanded this practice, permitting all state-commissioned notaries to conduct remote online notarizations.