Settlement Management Solutions
(SMS) is pleased to announce the release of TitleExpress v8.9.0, which includes many
new features and improvements that add value to your TitleExpress investment.
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8 page for installation files, minimum requirements, and detailed release
notes with in depth coverage and screen shots of the new and improved features
outlined below.
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Improvements &
Revisions
Security
- Updated
FedEx and UPS Tracking links within the Request Queue to use HTTPS secure
URLs.
- Updated
TitleExpress and its installer to use .NET Framework 4.7.2.
- Updated
the TitleExpress database and client installers to check for .NET Framework
version 4.7.2. If the correct version is not detected, the installer will
initiate the .NET Framework install.
NOTE: Please set
aside additional installation time for each workstation if .NET Framework 4.7.2
is not installed prior to your TitleExpress upgrade.
Compliance
- Updated
TitleExpress so that the Kentucky Premium Tax will flow to the Misc./CPL
tab, instead of the Tax Table Values screen for files containing the
statement type of Closing Disclosure. This allows for the Premium Tax to
be placed in section B, C, or H.
Compatibility
Certification
- Certified
TitleExpress compatible with Windows Server 2016 Standard and Datacenter
editions.
- Certified
TitleExpress compatible with Microsoft SQL Server 2017.
- Certified
TitleExpress DPS compatible with Office 365 ProPlus, which includes the
desktop version of Microsoft Word 2016.
First American
Title Insurance Company – AgentNet Integrations
- Updated
the Jacket, CPL, Rates and Back Title Integrations to use AgentNet 2.0.
- Enabled
reset of user’s Firm data during an Underwriter Refresh, allowing for
updated data to flow into the TitleExpress integration.
- Made
changes to decrease the likelihood of the policy wizard being hidden
behind the TitleExpress main module and/or out of focus. If the wizard
opens out of focus, it will blink on the taskbar.
First American
Rates
- Updated
TitleExpress so that default answers returned from the First American
Comprehensive Calculator will appear selected in the TitleExpress Rates
Wizard.
- Eliminated
the need for Re-calculation when the product ordered matches the original
pricing obtained in the TitleExpress order.
- Added
the ability to specify an owner’s and/or lender’s coverage amount which
differs from the sales price and/or loan amount.
- Enabled
the simultaneous selection of endorsements, eliminating multiple requests
to AgentNet for additional endorsement questions.
- Eliminated
the Object Reference Error that occurred when a Missouri CPL was issued
for a property in the state of Ohio.
- Made
changes which prevent the cancellation of final pricing requests to avoid
mis-matches between a TitleExpress order and AgentNet order.
First American
Jacket/CPL
- Removed
the question, “Do you want to display the agent’s address on the policy
jacket?" during the issuance of Jackets. The response will be
defaulted to Yes.
- Implemented
logic to ensure that document dates merge to Short Form policy jackets
created using the integration from the data entered on the Policy>Data
tab.
- Updated
TitleExpress so that the Premium is sent with the request when creating
Jackets in the State of Texas where a policy premium is required for
issuance.
- Eliminated
questions regarding endorsement inclusion for Short Form policies unless
required by AgentNet.
- Corrected
the error message which appeared when a loan number was missing during
loan policy issuance.
- Implemented
functionality to use the property address for the borrower on the CPL if
the borrower address is not provided.
Fidelity
AgentTrax Integration
- Enabled
dynamic adjustments for the Jacket Name column so that it will be sized
based on the longest jacket name in the list for improved visibility and
ease of selection.
- Updated
integration so that information entered in the
Parties>General>Status field will display on the CPL.
- Enabled
the auto-population of TitleExpress order data to additional question
responses which are presented during the generation of a short form loan
policy
- Appended
CPL and Jacket names with a date/time stamp to prevent updates not being
written to the document because the existing jacket or CPL is open.
- Addressed
failure of county name validation during jacket issuance for East Baton
Rouge, Louisiana.
- Addressed
issue which prevented address line 2 of the property address and the
issuing agent or approved attorney address from appearing correctly on the
CPL.
- Prevented
additional fees from being sent on both policies issued in a simultaneous
transaction by limiting their availability. Selection is only available
for one of the issued polices.
- Corrected
navigation so that if the back button is pushed on the Policy Jacket Type
selection screen, the previous screen appears.
- Updated
integration to display approved Attorneys based on the state and
underwriter of the selected agent ID.
Closing
Disclosure
- Modified
so that additional deposits will no longer be created for charge lines in
Section B/C or E on the Closing Disclosure which have been identified as
PBO, Lender. The amount will be included in the lender deposit.
- Restored
functionality which allows for the policy premium charge to be defaulted
to the Seller paid at closing column on the Closing Disclosure.
Additional
Improvements & Revisions
- Improved
the formatting of the ALTA Settlement Statement header.
- Added
the ability to hide inactive vendors to the RealExpress tab in system
management.
- Update
the Congestion Relief Fee name to the Regional WMATA Capital Fee in the
State of Virginia stamps tables.
- Optimized
performance on the parties tab to prevent loss of party names.
- Updated
party names of type ‘LLC’ so that they will no longer be parsed into
First, Middle, Last fields in addition to the Full Name field when data
flows to the DPS.
- Enabled
unique timestamps to be stored for each invoice so that all invoices are
visible in the receivables module for payment application.
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. Sign
up for What’s New in TitleExpress v8.9.0, where we’ll walk you through
our newest features and updates.
Live: Register
now for our live training session on September 13.
Pre-recorded: Available in our video
library.
DPS v8.9.0 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:
- Delivering industry-leading customer support. Contact us at 800-767-7831 for urgent issues
or TESupport@smscorp.com for
less urgent requests.
- Implementing high-quality enhancements on a quarterly
basis including underwriter,
lender portal, and many other enhancements.
- Providing good value for current and future customers as we work to control costs and provide reliable
service.
Thank you for choosing SMS!