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86 national electronic conveyancing platform that is integrated with State and Territory land title registries. is integration enables conveyanc- ing practitioners (registered subscribers) to prepare and lodge registry instruments and financially settle their customers' land transac- tions using PEXA's online workspace. is contrasts with a manual method that lodges paper documents at the land title registry fol- lowing a face-to-face settlement and exchange of documents and bank cheques. As part of PEXA's ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and integrity of its plat- form, PEXA will take on responsibility for the 'safe' lodgement of certain land title dealings by its registered subscribers. is means that with the backing of Stewart Title Limited, PEXA will assume responsibility for any 'intervening' instruments or notices lodged by a third-party during the "lodgement period" which have the effect of either preventing the registration of the customer's land title dealing or taking priority over the customer's land title dealing once registered. VRM Mortgage Services Awards Grant to U.S. Air Force Veteran VRM Mortgage Services (VRM), an out- sourcing solutions provider for residential and commercial assets, recently announced that it has awarded a $10,000 grant to U.S. Air Force veteran Darryl Lal through the Asian Real Estate Association of America's (AREAA) Education Foundation. Lal, a decorated Fijian-American Veteran, served for six years in the U.S. Air Force earn- ing multiple medals in honor of his service. "I want to thank everyone, from my heart, for making the American Dream come true for me and my family," Lal said at the event. e grant, awarded as part of the founda- tion's 'Welcome Home for Heroes Housing Assistance Grant Program,' was presented by VRM, AREAA, and Veteran's Association of Real Estate Professionals leadership during a ceremony at AREAA's annual convention. e Welcome Home for Heroes Hous- ing Assistance Grant Program is designed to provide housing support to minority Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. e funds can be used to modify an existing home to accommodate service-connected injuries or as downpayment and closing cost assistance. "It's really an honor to be able to provide this grant and help our nation's veterans, like Darryl Lal, earn the home they deserve," said Cheryl Travis-Johnson, chief operating officer for VRM Mortgage Services. "Further, as the daughter of a disabled Veteran, I couldn't be more proud to help play a role in such an important program." "We are proud of our partnership with VRM Mortgage Services in being able to provide this grant to Mr. Lal. He served his country with honor, and has earned a chance at the American Dream," said Allen Okamoto, AREAA Education Foundation co-founder. "We are truly humbled to help him move to- ward that goal, and wish him the very best. We look forward to being able to help many more Veterans in need of housing assistance as we continue to move forward with this program." is year, the Welcome Home for Heroes Housing Assistance Grant Program aims to raise $385,000 to support 170 veterans and their families. Virginia RANK: 44 90+ Day Foreclosure Unemployment Delinquency Rate Rate Rate AUGUST 2015 1.39% 0.58% 4.5 YEAR AGO 1.79% 0.68% 5 YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE -22.3% -15.7% -0.5 Top County WISE COUNTY 90+ Day Foreclosure Delinquency Rate Rate AUGUST 2015 2.22% 2.38% YEAR AGO 3.15% 1.64% YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE -29.4% 44.8% Top Core-Based Statistical Area BIG STONE GAP, VA 90+ Day Foreclosure Delinquency Rate Rate AUGUST 2015 2.61% 2.06% YEAR AGO 3.12% 1.98% YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE -16.5% 4.3% note: The 90+ day delinquecy rate is the percentage of outstanding mortgage loans that are seriously delinquent. The foreclosure rate is the percentage of outstanding mortgage loans currently in foreclosure. State rank is based on the August 2015 foreclosure rate. All figures are rounded to the nearest decimal. The unemployment rate reflects preliminary August 2015 figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. All other data courtesy of LPS Data & Analytics. West Virginia RANK: 31 90+ Day Foreclosure Unemployment Delinquency Rate Rate Rate AUGUST 2015 2.13% 1.05% 7.6 YEAR AGO 2.61% 1.17% 6.4 YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE -18.4% -10.6% 1.2 Top County LOGAN COUNTY 90+ Day Foreclosure Delinquency Rate Rate AUGUST 2015 3.26% 2.32% YEAR AGO 3.74% 2.08% YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE -12.8% 11.7% Top Core-Based Statistical Area LOGAN, WV 90+ Day Foreclosure Delinquency Rate Rate AUGUST 2015 3.26% 2.32% YEAR AGO 3.74% 2.08% YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE -12.8% 11.7% note: The 90+ day delinquecy rate is the percentage of outstanding mortgage loans that are seriously delinquent. The foreclosure rate is the percentage of outstanding mortgage loans currently in foreclosure. State rank is based on the August 2015 foreclosure rate. All figures are rounded to the nearest decimal. The unemployment rate reflects preliminary August 2015 figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. All other data courtesy of LPS Data & Analytics. Alaska RANK: 52 90+ Day Foreclosure Unemployment Delinquency Rate Rate Rate AUGUST 2015 0.76% 0.41% 6.6 YEAR AGO 1.01% 0.52% 6.9 YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE -25.6% -20.9% -0.3 Top County FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH 90+ Day Foreclosure Delinquency Rate Rate AUGUST 2015 1.39% 0.70% YEAR AGO 1.64% 1.14% YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE -15.5% -39.2% Top Core-Based Statistical Area FAIRBANKS, AK 90+ Day Foreclosure Delinquency Rate Rate AUGUST 2015 1.39% 0.70% YEAR AGO 1.64% 1.14% YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE -15.5% -39.2% note: The 90+ day delinquecy rate is the percentage of outstanding mortgage loans that are seriously delinquent. The foreclosure rate is the percentage of outstanding mortgage loans currently in foreclosure. State rank is based on the August 2015 foreclosure rate. All figures are rounded to the nearest decimal. The unemployment rate reflects preliminary August 2015 figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. All other data courtesy of LPS Data & Analytics. Texas ranked 44th among states in bankruptcy filings per capita in October with 1.37 filings for every 10,000 people, according to AACER bankruptcy data reported by Epiq Systems. KNOW THIS