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Governor’s Executive Order Extended/Amended

Summary: By Executive Order 20-180, the moratorium on Florida foreclosures and residential evictions has been extended to August 31, 2020.  Further the Governor DeSantis has clarified that the moratorium applies to only residential foreclosures & evictions and only for those who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19. Additionally, the CARES ACT moratorium on residential foreclosures or foreclosure related evictions of residential loans insured or guaranteed by FHA, VA, USDA or loans that are owned or securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac has been extended to August 31, 2020. 

Throughout this period of uncertainty, The Fund is here to support you every step of the way. 

Throughout the company, Fund employees are working together to best serve the evolving needs of our Members and our employees in this unprecedented time. Caring for our Members and our employees is our top priority.  For the safety and well-being of our employees, we have transitioned most of them to work from home.  The Fund’s commitment to provide quality products and services remains unchanged. 

By Michael Rothman, Esq., The Fund’s Legal Education Manager 

Every real estate professional involved in a transaction with an out-of-town seller can relate to the dread of opening a FedEx envelope supposedly containing the fully executed deed, only to find that the seller signed in the wrong place, there are no witnesses, and the notary’s commission expired last month. Or, of the seller traveling abroad who missed her appointment at the local embassy, only to be told that the next available appointment won’t be for three weeks. Thankfully, with the advent of RON, the stressful days of “mailaway closings” may soon be a thing of the past.

The newest version of DoubleTime includes several key enhancements and additions to make your life easier.

Install the DoubleTime^® 8.5 update to use new software features.

Software feature streamlines every stage of the closing process. You already know that E-Closing DT is loaded with features, like Automated Tasking, to help you work smarter and faster. Haven’t used it yet? Well, you need to start and here’s why:

Reminder notarial certificates (acknowledgements and jurats) on your closing documents CHANGED on JANUARY 1, 2020.