Settlement Management Solutions (SMS) is pleased to announce the release of TitleExpress v8.8.0, which includes many new features and improvements that add value to your TitleExpress investment.

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You may upgrade at any time by logging on to the TitleExpress 8 page for detailed upgrade information and installation files. This option allows customers to upgrade at their convenience. Please ensure you review our updated Installation Requirements.

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NEW! Detailed Release Notes are now available for our quarterly software release. Available for download on our TitleExpress 8 webpage, these include in depth coverage and screen shots of the new and improved features outlined below.

Integration Updates

First American AgentNet

• Corrected spelling of Specially Designated Nationals in the application for new requests
• Revised to no longer show a change in credentials between pricing events as an invalid login attempt.

First American AgentNet Search Product

• Improved messaging for zip code entry errors.
• Added cancel file button to the RealExpress Submissions tab to initiate the cancellation of AgentNet files when necessary.
• Updated messaging which appears when renaming a TitleExpress order to include the location of the new cancel button for AgentNet files containing SDN and Search and Commitment requests.
• Updated property type dropdown within the Search and Commitment request wizard to display full property type descriptions in lieu of abbreviations.
• Added dropdown to the search and commitment request wizard which allows selection of the appropriate city/county for the property in the event there is a mismatch between TitleExpress and AgentNet.
• Updated to map to an AgentNet property type based on the property type identified on the property tab TitleExpress. In the event that a match cannot be established, the property type dropdown will default to blank and allow the appropriate property type to be selected.

First American AgentNet Search Product Import

• Added enhancements to ensure that the vesting information provided for properties in PA can be consumed.
• Added conditions to hide fields on the order data tab of the import wizard when information is not returned by AgentNet.
• Added the clauses total to the requirements and exceptions tabs of the import wizard.

First American Title Insurance Company

• Updated Service Orders, CPL(s), Jacket(s), and Rates and Fees to be compatible with HQ User rights; a Firm selection screen has been added to the workflow.
• Revised to ensure that buyer(s)/seller(s) entered in TitleExpress as type Trust/Estate remain classified as Trust/Estate within the AgentNet order as additional products are generated.
• Reorganized service order types so that Search and Commitment appears above Specially Designated Nationals.
• TitleWave - Enabled Multi-Order import to automatically extract all files from TitleWave .Zip folders saved to the TitleExpressDB\Import folder, then remove zip folders after their content has been imported.
• UPS - Amended to ensure the proper display and formatting of names and no longer require weight entry for letters

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company

• Amended so that all sellers entered on the parties tab merge to the Seller CPL.
• Updated filter endorsements from the initial data download after login.
• Revised so that the city will no longer be omitted from the property address when generating a CPL.
• Updated parsing of approved attorney names and addresses when generating CPLs so that it does not result in errors.
• WFG National Title Insurance Company - Added a remittance report.

Improvements

• Updated to allow for the addition of an addendum to the closing disclosure which displays construction loan inspection and handling fees collected after consummation. (2017 TILA-RESPA Rule)
• Updated Closing Disclosure to accommodate the entry of rent prorations on lines L.08-L.11. (2017 TILA-RESPA Rule)
• Added ALTA ID field to the Order-Settlement tab, PayTo record, and the system management-company.
• Added ALTA ID Field to the ALTA settlement statement, available within the DPS to be added to forms.
• Enhanced closing disclosure print validation to detect duplicate Title Insurance charges and allow for their removal.
• Moved RealExpress Request Queue button to the Main Menu from the Utilities tab for increased visibility and convenience.
• Updated the embedded PDF995 printer driver and Crystal Report features to the latest available versions.
• Added logging to the program to capture activity on the parties tab and activity related to Title Insurance charges.

Revisions

• Updated to make contact Phone numbers for the Lender, Second Lender, Assignee, Investor, Servicer and Mortgage Broker available to the DPS.
• Modified to ensure that the lender displayed on the ALTA Settlement Statement is updated when the lender is changed on the lender tab.
• Enabled the description and payee entered within a stamps table on line 1206 to populate to the Closing Disclosure..
• Updated parties tab to set the first phone number entered as primary and display in the parties grid, editable by selection of the appropriate radio button.
• Enabled Address fields for Real Estate Broker 1-4 to merge into DPS forms. 
• Updated Orders created using iOrderExpress with order type Purchase to display the order type Buy/Sell.
• Modified policy rate tables to eliminate disbursement imbalance when the ‘create UW checks’ option is set to No.
• Refined save button functionality when document preparation is loaded.
• Updated to allow Document sets created using the document manager to be overwritten should you choose to save a new document set with the same name.
• Updated so that the lender address will no longer display on the right side of the 1986 HUD-1 header when address line two has been populated for the lender.
• Updated so that when a combine check code is entered in a stamps table for the congestion relief fee, it will now be combined with other fees utilizing the same combine check code in the disbursement tab.
• Updated logging for Multi-Order import to reflect the order number updated for each file imported.

Sign Up for Training

Take advantage of our live online training classes or pre-recorded webinars, included at no additional charge with your support subscription. Visit our video library to view our webinar What’s New in TitleExpress v8.8.0, where we’ll walk you through our newest features and updates

DPS v8.8.0 is Now Available

The Document Preparation (DPS) upgrade provides additional options for incorporating imported search results into new or existing title documents. Visit the TitleExpress DPS page for detailed upgrade information and installation files.

SMS Customer Support

We are committed to a three-part approach to better serving your business:

1. Delivering industry-leading customer support. Contact us at 800-767-7831 for urgent issues or  TESupport@smscorp.com for less urgent requests.
2. Implementing high-quality enhancements on a quarterly basis including underwriter, lender portal, and many other enhancements.
3. Providing good value for current and future customers as we work to control costs and provide reliable service.

Thank you for choosing SMS!