Hallman B. Eady

Hall Eady is a general and commercial litigator with a current focus on the representation of financial institutions. He regularly advises banks and mortgage servicers regarding recoupment options including lien rights, closing errors, title insurance, mortgage insurance and correspondent/broker agreements. Hall has also represented construction companies and product manufacturers. View articles by Hall

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Will Oregon Mandate Closing Services and Title Insurance for Cannabis Transactions?

A proposal pending in the Oregon Legislative Assembly would limit title insurers’ potential grounds for refusing to insure certain real property transactions involving cannabis. Specifically, HB 2806, presented by Reps. David Brock Smith and Gary Leif, would prohibit title insurers and their affiliates from refusing to close or insure real estate transactions solely because the … Continue Reading

In the Strangest Year Ever, We’re Very Thankful and Wish You a Happy Thanksgiving

By Christy W. Hancock, Hallman B. Eady, Heather Howell Wright, Steve Snyder, Christopher K. Friedman, Leah M. Campbell and Jennifer L. Galloway on November 25, 2020 Posted in Bankruptcy, CCPA, CFPB, COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Credit Reporting Industry, Debt Collection, Education Finance, FDCPA, Flood Insurance Regulation, Mortgage Servicing, Small-Dollar Lending, Student Loan Servicing

As everyone steps away from their (home) office to celebrate Thanksgiving, we wanted to count our blessings as we review this truly remarkable and unusual year. In addition to frontline healthcare workers, good WI-FI, food delivery services, and finally finding a mask that is comfortable, we are also thankful for the following: 1. The CARES … Continue Reading

ALTA Introduces New CPL Form with Major Potential Negative Implications for the Financial Services Industry

By Hallman B. Eady on November 19, 2015 Posted in Closing Protection Letters

In April, we posted about the significant protection afforded mortgage lenders and servicers as part of closing protection letters including recent judicial interpretations providing critical indemnity to lenders for “actual loss” in relation to closing instruction violations and fraud. Recently, we learned that title insurers are issuing a new version of the (Closing Protection Letter) … Continue Reading

Emerging Issues in Title Insurance – Webinar Recording and Slides Available

By Hallman B. Eady on August 25, 2015 Posted in Closing Protection Letters, Events, Title Insurance

I recently participated in a webinar focusing on businesses and financial institutions who frequently buy and sell properties or make loans taking property as collateral. We discussed emerging issues in the world of title insurance, including recent interpretations of key terms and conditions in standard form lender’s policies, expanded indemnity due under closing protection letters … Continue Reading

Mortgage Lenders Should Timely Consider Protection Afforded by Closing Protection Letters

By Hallman B. Eady on April 30, 2015 Posted in Closing Protection Letters

Mortgage lenders and servicers frequently consider potential indemnity due under finally issued lender’s title insurance policies and strive to submit timely claims when a covered defect arises. These same parties should also consider whether additional indemnity is due as part of a separately issued closing protection letter (CPL), also known as an “insured closing services … Continue Reading