I have seen a few title companies handle the potential fee this way.  I guess it works, but it seems like a lot of extra work to me. When I prepare documents for a closing, I always make sure they will comply with the recording requirements.  But I know from experience that not everybody does.

I'm going to be presenting a CE for the local Realtors in September.  I'll keep this in mind as I review the TRID regulations.  If I find anything helpful, I'll pass it along.

Best,
Robert A. Franco
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