What respa news does

RESPA News is a privately held B2B trade publication founded in 2003 and published by October Research, LLC, headquartered in Richfield, Ohio. It operates as the only full-time, independent newsroom dedicated exclusively to coverage of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and related housing regulation, serving mortgage lenders, title insurance personnel, real estate brokers and agents, and attorneys handling RESPA-related compliance and litigation.

The core product is a monthly PDF newsletter delivered twelve times per year, supplemented by the RESPAnews.com online portal, twice-weekly e-News email updates, an active podcast (Keys to Real Estate, 641+ episodes across three seasons), educational webinars, in-depth special reports (including the Real Estate Compliance Outlook), and two owned annual industry events — the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) and the Women's Leadership Summit (WLS). Additional resources include a case law library, CFPB disclosure forms repository, an eClosing solutions buyer's guide, and an executive interview series. Underlying technology is a standard digital publishing stack: web content management, email delivery, and webinar/webcast infrastructure.

The business operates on a recurring subscription model with non-disclosed pricing, supplemented by sponsorship revenue (TrustLink, Qualia, SoftPro), event ticket and exhibit sales, and downloadable special report sponsorships. The publication sits within October Research's broader portfolio of settlement services and mortgage industry titles (The Title Report, The Legal Description, Dodd Frank Update), enabling cross-title audience monetization. RESPA News distributes globally through digital channels targeting enterprise professional subscribers in the U.S. real estate settlement services ecosystem.

Name

respa news

Legal name

October Research, LLC

Website

https://respanews.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

RESPA News is a B2B trade publication founded in 2003 that delivers subscription-based news, analysis, and resources on RESPA compliance and housing regulation to mortgage lenders, title insurance professionals, real estate agents, and attorneys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B Trade Publication

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Syndication, Licensing & Content Partnerships (Columns, Features, Photos) (MPAJADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Content Syndication, Distribution & Rights Management Platforms (BPAMAJAN), Syndication & RSS/Feed Publishing Platforms (MPACAIAF)

Keywords

• Regulatory compliance news
• Real estate settlement
• Trade publication
• Title insurance news
• Mortgage compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Richfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional News Subscriptions: RESPA News operates as a subscription-based professional trade publication providing exclusive coverage of RESPA compliance, regulatory developments, case law, and enforcement updates for professionals in the real estate settlement services industry.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RESPA News is a subscription-based B2B trade publication that delivers news, analysis, and resources on Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) compliance and related housing regulation. Its core offering centers on a monthly publication plus a subscriber-only online portal providing exclusive coverage of RESPA compliance, regulatory developments, case law, CFPB activities, and enforcement updates for professionals in mortgage lending, title insurance, real estate, and settlement services.

Product overview

RESPA News is a specialized B2B publication providing comprehensive coverage of RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) compliance and regulatory matters for professionals in mortgage lending, title insurance, real estate, and settlement services. The product portfolio centers on the monthly RESPA News publication and RESPAnews.com website, supplemented by twice-weekly E-News email updates, educational webinars, in-depth special reports (including the annual Real Estate Compliance Outlook), the Keys to Real Estate podcast, and two major annual conferences (NS3 and Women's Leadership Summit). Additional resources include a case law library, disclosure forms repository, and technology showcases—all designed to help industry professionals maintain compliance and adapt to regulatory changes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RESPA News Monthly
• RESPAnews.com Online Portal
• Keys to Real Estate Podcast
• Webinars
• Special Reports
• National Settlement Services Summit (NS3)
• Women's Leadership Summit (WLS)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• October Research, LLCcoreOthersParent company and publisher of RESPA News. October Research is the nation's leading provider of market intelligence, business news, and state-by-state legal and regulatory information for the mortgage, real estate, and settlement services industries.
• TrustLinkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Season 3 of the Keys to Real Estate podcast. TrustLink provides episode sponsorship for the industry-focused podcast series.
• QualiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Real Estate Compliance Outlook reports and special reports. Provides free downloadable in-depth reports for RESPA News readers.
• SoftProminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Housing Inventory Solutions report and Economic Outlook webinar series. Provides educational content sponsorship for compliance and industry outlook webinars.
• National Settlement Services Summit (NS3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry's premier educational and networking event for settlement services professionals. RESPA News produces live content and provides conference coverage at this annual summit bringing together leaders from across the real estate ecosystem.
• Women's Leadership Summit (WLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent designed to bring the industry together to increase collaboration and ensure success for partners across the real estate transaction. October Research hosts this premiere event for professional women.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Scotsman Guide: Scotsman Guide is a long-running B2B media brand serving mortgage originators with industry directories, rankings, and editorial content. It shares RESPA News' professional mortgage audience and subscription/print heritage, making it a directly comparable trade publication.
• Inside Mortgage Finance: Inside Mortgage Finance publishes news, data, and analysis on the mortgage and housing finance industry for institutional and professional readers. Its editorial breadth and subscription model closely mirror RESPA News' positioning within the same professional ecosystem.
• The Title Report: The Title Report is a sister publication under October Research covering the title insurance industry. It shares the same publisher, parent company, and overlapping title/settlement services audience, making it the most directly comparable peer in product structure.
• HousingWire: HousingWire is a leading digital media brand covering the U.S. mortgage, real estate, and fintech industries with daily news, analysis, and events. It competes for the same mortgage lender, title, and real estate professional audience that RESPA News serves, making it the closest direct peer in audience and category.
• National Mortgage News: National Mortgage News provides news, data, and analysis on the mortgage industry, including regulatory and compliance developments. It targets the same mortgage banker, servicer, and compliance professional readership as RESPA News, with overlapping coverage of RESPA/CFPB matters.
• MortgageOrb: MortgageOrb is a digital trade publication covering the mortgage industry with daily news and feature content. It competes for the same mortgage professional audience and overlaps with RESPA News on compliance and regulatory coverage.
• DS News (Default Servicing News): DS News covers default servicing, loss mitigation, and mortgage industry compliance topics for servicing professionals. It targets a closely adjacent slice of the same mortgage/servicing audience RESPA News serves, with comparable subscription trade publication economics.

Emerging players

• Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD): RMD is a niche trade publication focused specifically on the reverse mortgage market. While narrower than RESPA News' scope, it shares the same specialized B2B trade publication model and targets a subset of mortgage professionals with regulatory-heavy coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Law360 (Financial Services / Banking): Law360 provides legal news and analysis across financial services, banking, and real estate practice areas, including RESPA-related litigation. It serves attorneys and in-house counsel — one of RESPA News' identified segments — and competes for legal compliance readership.
• Compliance Week: Compliance Week is a broader regulatory and compliance news publication covering multiple industries including financial services. While not mortgage-specific, it overlaps with RESPA News in serving compliance officers and legal professionals who monitor RESPA alongside other regulatory regimes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RESPANews
• Facebookfacebook.com/RESPANews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/groups/1930250
• Instagraminstagram.com/octoberresearch

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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