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I. OPERATIONS INFORMATION:
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==Licensed Entity:==  
==Licensed Entity: ==
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*See [http://wiki.wfgstaging.com/images/e/e0/Michigan_HUD-1.pdf Attached HUD] Sample for Additional Information
See Attached HUD Sample for Additional Information
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==Banking Information ==
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==Banking Information==  
Bank account <<INSERT ACCOUNT #/ROUTING #/BANK NAME>>
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*Bank account --  <<INSERT ACCOUNT #/ROUTING #/BANK NAME>>
Checks stale dated after ___ days of issuance
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*Checks stale dated after --  ___ days of issuance
Good Funds Law No statute
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*Good Funds Law --  No statute
Disbursements Requirements <<INSERT IF WFG REQUIRES CD?>>
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*Disbursements Requirements --  <<INSERT IF WFG REQUIRES CD?>>
Special Bank Requirements (IOLTA/IOTA/OTHER or account specific to that state’s funds) None
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*Special Bank Requirements (IOLTA/IOTA/OTHER or account specific to that state’s funds) --  None
==Escrow/Settlement ==
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==Escrow/Settlement==  
Who can prepare the HUD No restrictions
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*Who can prepare the HUD --  No restrictions
Who can sign the HUD (EO/LTP/Attorney) No restrictions  
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*Who can sign the HUD (EO/LTP/Attorney) --  No restrictions  
Who orders hazard insurance Customary -  
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*Who orders hazard insurance --  Customary -  
When is transaction consummated for new HUDS
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*When is transaction consummated for new HUDS -- 
Record before/after disburse Disburse then record
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*Record before/after disburse --  Disburse then record
Filed/restricted escrow rates No
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*Filed/restricted escrow rates --  No
Record retention requirements
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*Record retention requirements -- 
Is an attorney involved in the closing No
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*Is an attorney involved in the closing --  No
Who can handle loan document signing Notary
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*Who can handle loan document signing --  Notary
Doc  Prep Restrictions Fill in blanks on insured transaction at no charge is OK
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*Doc  Prep Restrictions --  Fill in blanks on insured transaction at no charge is OK
Use Escrow Instructions or not No
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*Use Escrow Instructions or not --  No
Use Estimated HUD or Final Final
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*Use Estimated HUD or Final --  Final
Pass-thru charges No restrictions
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*Pass-thru charges --  No restrictions
Rates Inclusive or not Inclusive of Search and exam
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*Rates Inclusive or not --  Inclusive of Search and exam
Up Charging No restrictions
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*Up Charging --  No restrictions
Junk Charges No restrictions
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*Junk Charges --  No restrictions
Special HUD Requirements No
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*Special HUD Requirements --  No
Special Disclosures No
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*Special Disclosures --  No
CPL
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*CPL -- 
UPL Issues Fill in blanks on insured transaction at no charge is OK
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*UPL Issues --  Fill in blanks on insured transaction at no charge is OK Attorney involvement is not required for title searches or issuance of policies. However, an attorney must draft “non-form” instruments if the seller is unwilling to act as drafter.
Joinder of non-titled spouse Yes
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*Joinder of non-titled spouse --  The non-owning spouse must join in a mortgage other than a purchase money mortgage. The non-owning spouse is not required to join in a purchase money mortgage. A non-owning wife must sign on a deed to sell property to release her Dower interest, but a non-owning husband does not need to join in on a conveyance by the wife. Michigan does not recognize civil unions.
Survey Required No
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*Survey Required --  No
 
==Audits==
 
==Audits==
 
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*Required -- 
Required
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==Recording Process==
 
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*E-recording -- 
==Recording Process ==
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*Record before disbursement --  Disburse then record
E-recording
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*Special recording procedure --  Transfer Affidavit/Tax Affidavit
Record before disbursement Disburse then record
 
Special recording procedure Transfer Affidavit/Tax Affidavit
 
 
==Recording/Document Requirements==
 
==Recording/Document Requirements==
Marital Status Stated Yes
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*Marital Status Stated --  Yes
Transfer Tax Yes
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*Transfer Tax --  Yes $7.50 per thousand for State; plus $1.10 per thousand for County
Mortgage Tax NO
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*Mortgage Tax --  NO
Address for grantor/grantee/property All parties required
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*Address for grantor/grantee/property --  All parties required
Witnesses
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*Witnesses --  No longer required.
Names typed/printed Yes
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*Names typed/printed --  Yes
Prepared by/return to Name and address of preparer required
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*Prepared by/return to --  Name and address of preparer required
Notary Stamp/requirements Special notary block
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*Notary Stamp/requirements --  Special notary block
Parcel or tax index number Required in legal
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*Parcel or tax index number --  Required in legal
Recitation of Consideration
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*Recitation of Consideration -- 
Derivation Clause Yes
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*Derivation Clause --  Yes
Corporate Signatures/Attestation
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*Corporate Signatures/Attestation -- 
Ink Color/Font Black/ 10 pt minimum
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*Ink Color/Font --  Black/ 10 pt minimum
Legal Description State/county/municipality in 1st paragraph
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*Legal Description --  State/county/municipality in 1st paragraph
Margins 2/5” top 1st page; .5” all others
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*Margins --  2/5” top 1st page; .5” all others
Other Special Recording: Transfer Affidavit/Tax Affidavit
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*Other Special Recording: --  Transfer Affidavit/Tax Affidavit
 
==Document Types==
 
==Document Types==
Conveyance Warranty Deed, Quitclaim Deed, Covenant Deed
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*Conveyance --  Warranty Deed, Quitclaim Deed, fiduciary deeds, Covenant DeedA limited warranty deed or Special Warranty Deed cannot be used in Michigan because statutes prohibit the limiting of warranties.
Security Instrument Mortgage
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*Security Instrument --  Mortgage
Release Discharge of Mortgage
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*Release --  Discharge of Mortgage
 
==Tenancies==
 
==Tenancies==
Tenants in Common Yes
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*Tenants in Common --  Yes
Joint Tenants No
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*Joint Tenants --  No
Tenancy by Entireties Yes
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*Tenancy by Entireties --  Yes
Community Property No
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*Community Property --  No
Homestead Yes
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*Homestead --  Yes
Joinder of Non-titled Spouse Yes
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*Joinder of Non-titled Spouse --  Mixed Rules.  The non-owning spouse must join in a mortgage other than a purchase money mortgage. The non-owning spouse is not required to join in a purchase money mortgage. A non-owning wife must sign on a deed to sell property to release her Dower interest, but a non-owning husband does not need to join in on a conveyance by the wife. Michigan does not recognize civil unions.
 
==Taxes==
 
==Taxes==
Taxes Levied WARNING – Major property tax claims in MI
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*Taxes Levied --  WARNING – Major property tax claims in MI
Taxes due
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*Taxes due -- 
Delinquent
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*Delinquent -- 
 
==Commitment/Policy Special Requirements==
 
==Commitment/Policy Special Requirements==
Who can sign Commitment/Policy Licensed Title Producer
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*Who can sign Commitment/Policy --  Licensed Title Producer
Other
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*Other -- 
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==Payment Customs==
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*Seller pays Owner’s policy
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*Seller pays Transfer tax and recording fee
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*Seller pays Survey charges
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*Buyer pays Closing/settlement charges
 
==Post Closing Requirements==
 
==Post Closing Requirements==
Recon follow up required
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*Recon follow up required --

Latest revision as of 17:46, 28 October 2014

Licensed Entity:

Banking Information

  • Bank account -- <<INSERT ACCOUNT #/ROUTING #/BANK NAME>>
  • Checks stale dated after -- ___ days of issuance
  • Good Funds Law -- No statute
  • Disbursements Requirements -- <<INSERT IF WFG REQUIRES CD?>>
  • Special Bank Requirements (IOLTA/IOTA/OTHER or account specific to that state’s funds) -- None

Escrow/Settlement

  • Who can prepare the HUD -- No restrictions
  • Who can sign the HUD (EO/LTP/Attorney) -- No restrictions
  • Who orders hazard insurance -- Customary -
  • When is transaction consummated for new HUDS --
  • Record before/after disburse -- Disburse then record
  • Filed/restricted escrow rates -- No
  • Record retention requirements --
  • Is an attorney involved in the closing -- No
  • Who can handle loan document signing -- Notary
  • Doc Prep Restrictions -- Fill in blanks on insured transaction at no charge is OK
  • Use Escrow Instructions or not -- No
  • Use Estimated HUD or Final -- Final
  • Pass-thru charges -- No restrictions
  • Rates Inclusive or not -- Inclusive of Search and exam
  • Up Charging -- No restrictions
  • Junk Charges -- No restrictions
  • Special HUD Requirements -- No
  • Special Disclosures -- No
  • CPL --
  • UPL Issues -- Fill in blanks on insured transaction at no charge is OK Attorney involvement is not required for title searches or issuance of policies. However, an attorney must draft “non-form” instruments if the seller is unwilling to act as drafter.
  • Joinder of non-titled spouse -- The non-owning spouse must join in a mortgage other than a purchase money mortgage. The non-owning spouse is not required to join in a purchase money mortgage. A non-owning wife must sign on a deed to sell property to release her Dower interest, but a non-owning husband does not need to join in on a conveyance by the wife. Michigan does not recognize civil unions.
  • Survey Required -- No

Audits

  • Required --

Recording Process

  • E-recording --
  • Record before disbursement -- Disburse then record
  • Special recording procedure -- Transfer Affidavit/Tax Affidavit

Recording/Document Requirements

  • Marital Status Stated -- Yes
  • Transfer Tax -- Yes $7.50 per thousand for State; plus $1.10 per thousand for County
  • Mortgage Tax -- NO
  • Address for grantor/grantee/property -- All parties required
  • Witnesses -- No longer required.
  • Names typed/printed -- Yes
  • Prepared by/return to -- Name and address of preparer required
  • Notary Stamp/requirements -- Special notary block
  • Parcel or tax index number -- Required in legal
  • Recitation of Consideration --
  • Derivation Clause -- Yes
  • Corporate Signatures/Attestation --
  • Ink Color/Font -- Black/ 10 pt minimum
  • Legal Description -- State/county/municipality in 1st paragraph
  • Margins -- 2/5” top 1st page; .5” all others
  • Other Special Recording: -- Transfer Affidavit/Tax Affidavit

Document Types

  • Conveyance -- Warranty Deed, Quitclaim Deed, fiduciary deeds, Covenant DeedA limited warranty deed or Special Warranty Deed cannot be used in Michigan because statutes prohibit the limiting of warranties.
  • Security Instrument -- Mortgage
  • Release -- Discharge of Mortgage

Tenancies

  • Tenants in Common -- Yes
  • Joint Tenants -- No
  • Tenancy by Entireties -- Yes
  • Community Property -- No
  • Homestead -- Yes
  • Joinder of Non-titled Spouse -- Mixed Rules. The non-owning spouse must join in a mortgage other than a purchase money mortgage. The non-owning spouse is not required to join in a purchase money mortgage. A non-owning wife must sign on a deed to sell property to release her Dower interest, but a non-owning husband does not need to join in on a conveyance by the wife. Michigan does not recognize civil unions.

Taxes

  • Taxes Levied -- WARNING – Major property tax claims in MI
  • Taxes due --
  • Delinquent --

Commitment/Policy Special Requirements

  • Who can sign Commitment/Policy -- Licensed Title Producer
  • Other --

Payment Customs

  • Seller pays Owner’s policy
  • Seller pays Transfer tax and recording fee
  • Seller pays Survey charges
  • Buyer pays Closing/settlement charges

Post Closing Requirements

  • Recon follow up required --