Regulatory bodies, associations and county resources.
A curated reference library for real estate professionals — regulatory agencies, industry associations, GSE guidelines and direct links to New York county recording offices.
Government agencies that regulate title insurance, mortgage lending and real estate transactions in New York.
Regulates title insurance rates and forms in New York State.
Federal agency overseeing mortgage lending disclosures and consumer protections.
Federal housing policy, FHA programs and RESPA guidance.
Judgment searches, lien filings and court records for New York.
National and state-level associations for title, real estate and settlement professionals.
National trade association for the title insurance and settlement industry.
The state association for New York title professionals — standards, education and advocacy.
National association for real estate finance — research, education and advocacy.
State chapter of MBA focused on New York lending professionals.
Government-sponsored enterprises and secondary market resources relevant to loan origination and title requirements.
Selling & Servicing Guide, title insurance requirements and underwriting guidelines.
Single-family seller/servicer guide and title policy requirements.
HUD's online system for FHA case number assignment and mortgage insurance.
VA home loan certificate of eligibility, appraisal and title requirements.
Direct links to county clerk, recording and property records offices in the counties ESS regularly serves.
Land records, deeds, mortgages and recording fee schedules for Nassau County.
Real property records, UCC filings and recording requirements for Suffolk County.
Automated City Register Information System — NYC real property transactions and documents.
Land records, deeds and recording fee information for Westchester County.
Property tax lookup, transfer tax schedules and municipal search tools.
Official NYC RPTT and mansion tax rates and calculation guidance.
NYS TP-584 filing requirements and transfer tax rate schedules.
Property assessments, grievance procedures and STAR exemptions.
Property tax status, payment history and tax map lookups.
Links are provided as a convenience and are maintained on a best-effort basis. Equity Settlement Services, Inc. is not affiliated with any of the linked organizations and makes no representations regarding the accuracy or completeness of external content. Always verify current information directly with the relevant agency or organization.