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News Room Archive
| 2010 |
| March 14, 2010 |
Agenda Update for Small Agents and Abstracters Forum
March 21, 2010 | Cincinnati, OH |
| March 12, 2010 |
Hire Smart: How to Find Good People in a Bad Economy - LTI Seminar/Webinar March 26
Rely on LTI |
| March 12, 2010 |
Chris Dodd Tries to Beat the Clock with Bank Reform
Politico | March 12, 2010 |
| March 12, 2010 |
Fed Seen Keeping 'Extended Period' Low Rate Vow
CNBC | March 11, 2010 |
| March 12, 2010 |
Investors Back Frank's Push for Second Lien Write-Downs
DS News | March 11, 2010 |
| March 12, 2010 |
Economists Credit Fed For Alleviating Crisis
The Wall Street Journal | March 12, 2010 |
| March 12, 2010 |
BofA 'Comfortable' Bank Can Absorb Home-Equity Losses
Bloomberg | March 11, 2010 |
| March 12, 2010 |
Plan to Push Financial Reform Bill Forward Could Be Giant Step Back
Los Angeles Times | March 12, 2010 |
| March 12, 2010 |
FHA Challenged on Projected Risk to Taxpayers
The Washington Post | March 12, 2010 |
| March 12, 2010 |
Financial System Reforms Won't Wait
The Washington Post | March 12, 2010 |
| March 12, 2010 |
New Round of Foreclosures Threatens Housing Market
The Washington Post | March 12, 2010 |
| March 11, 2010 |
ALTA Board Approves Standard Procedures and Controls for Title Industry
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| March 11, 2010 |
Utah Set to Outlaw Private Transfer Fees |
| March 11, 2010 |
TIPAC Recognizes 2009 Industry Donors |
| March 11, 2010 |
Title Industry Adds Jobs in February |
| March 11, 2010 |
IRS Launches Random Tax Audit Initiative |
| March 11, 2010 |
Stewart Specialty Insurance Services Names New Division President |
| March 11, 2010 |
Colorado Company Unveils Feature to Estimate Title Fees |
| March 11, 2010 |
Companies Integrate E-Recording Solution |
| March 11, 2010 |
FHA Considers Down Payment Requirements
The Washington Post | March 10, 2010 |
| March 11, 2010 |
US Foreclosures Drop 2nd Straight Month in Feb-RealtyTrac
Reuters | March 11, 2010 |
| March 11, 2010 |
February Foreclosures Up 6% vs. 2009, Off 2% vs. January
MarketWatch | March 11, 2010 |
| March 11, 2010 |
Senate Banking Committee Negotiators Favor Placing New Consumer Financial Protection Agency at Fed
FOX Business | March 10, 2010 |
| March 11, 2010 |
National House Prices Down for Sixth Consecutive Month: IAS
DS News | March 10, 2010 |
| March 11, 2010 |
Politics, Shaky Economy Create No Rush to Restructure Fannie and Freddie
The Washington Post | March 11, 2010 |
| March 11, 2010 |
Senate Bill on Finance to Include Agency that Tracks Financial Risk
The New York Times | March 10, 2010 |
| March 11, 2010 |
Fight to Overhaul Bank Rules Enters New Stage
The Wall Street Journal | March 11, 2010 |
| March 11, 2010 |
Finance Lobby: Regulate, Don't 'Overregulate'
National Journal | March 10, 2010 |
| March 10, 2010 |
ALTA Offers New Member Benefit Program |
| March 10, 2010 |
U.S. MBA Mortgage Applications Index Rose 0.5% Last Week
BusinessWeek | March 10, 2010 |
| March 10, 2010 |
Shares of Bailed Out Companies Surge
The Associated Press | March 10, 2010 |
| March 10, 2010 |
Fed Debates How to Signal Next Rate Move
The Wall Street Journal | March 10, 2010 |
| March 10, 2010 |
Home Loan Demand Nudge Higher in Latest Week
The Washington Post | March 10, 2010 |
| March 10, 2010 |
Senate Revamp to Seek $50 Billion From Large Firms
The Wall Street Journal | March 9, 2010 |
| March 10, 2010 |
Commercial Mortgages Performing Better than Other Loans: MBA
DS News | March 9, 2010 |
| March 10, 2010 |
A Consumer Bill Gives Exemption on Payday Loans
The New York Times | March 9, 2010 |
| March 10, 2010 |
Senate Financial Bill Appears Likely to Keep Fed as Regulator of Big Banks
The Washington Post | March 10, 2010 |
| March 9, 2010 |
FHA to Remain Lending Horse, Mortgage Expert Predicts |
| March 9, 2010 |
A New Real Estate Cost to Watch For: Developer's Private Transfer Fee
The Washington Post | March 8, 2010 |
| March 9, 2010 |
Fannie Mae Issues Bulletin Highlighting Changes to Purchase Addendum |
| March 9, 2010 |
Increase in Upfront Premiums for FHA Mortgage Insurance |
| March 9, 2010 |
Regional Underwriter Adds Underwriting Counsel, State Manager |
| March 9, 2010 |
Glance at Upcoming ALTA Meetings |
| March 9, 2010 |
MISMO Governance Elects New Members |
| March 9, 2010 |
Wall St. Lobbyists Up Pressure on Dodd
Roll Call | March 9, 2010 |
| March 9, 2010 |
Bair Seeks Upfront Levy on Big Banks
Financial Times | March 8, 2010 |
| March 9, 2010 |
Guerrilla Research - LTI Seminar/Webinar March 10
Rely on LTI |
| March 9, 2010 |
So Where’s Consumer Protection?
The New York Times | March 8, 2010 |
| March 9, 2010 |
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Bond Spreads Fall to Record: Credit Markets
Bloomberg | March 9, 2010 |
| March 9, 2010 |
Congressman Calls for Second Lien Write-Downs
DS News | March 8, 2010 |
| March 9, 2010 |
Mortgage Litigation Surges in Fourth Quarter
DS News | March 8, 2010 |
| March 8, 2010 |
This Week in Congress - March 8, 2010 |
| March 8, 2010 |
Join the Discussion at ALTA's Small Agents Meeting
March 21 at the Marriott Cincinnati Airport |
| March 8, 2010 |
Baucus Says Bank Bonus Tax Proposal Unlikely to Get Senate Vote
BusinessWeek | March 5, 2010 |
| March 8, 2010 |
With Bank Credit Frozen, Small U.S. Businesses Starting to Turn to Microlenders
The Washington Post | March 8, 2010 |
| March 8, 2010 |
Bair Defends HAMP, Voices Support for Principal Write-Downs
DS News | March 5, 2010 |
| March 8, 2010 |
Key Vacancies Give Obama a Chance to Steer Financial Reform
The Washington Post | March 8, 2010 |
| March 8, 2010 |
FDIC Said to Encourage Pension Funds to Invest in Failed Banks
BusinessWeek | March 8, 2010 |
| March 8, 2010 |
Home-Saving Loans Afoot
The Wall Street Journal | March 8, 2010 |
| March 8, 2010 |
Battle Inside Fed Rages Over Bank Regulation
The Wall Street Journal | March 8, 2010 |
| March 8, 2010 |
Repurchased Loans Putting Banks in Hole
The Wall Street Journal | March 8, 2010 |
| March 8, 2010 |
Program Will Pay Homeowners to Sell at a Loss
The New York Times | March 7, 2010 |
| March 5, 2010 |
Pending Home Sales Fall in January, Further Deterioration Expected
DS News | March 4, 2010 |
| March 5, 2010 |
Home Prices Up 5% Year-Over-Year: Clear Capital
DS News | March 4, 2010 |
| March 5, 2010 |
Heads of 12 Fed Districts Press to Keep Central Bank, and Their Role, in Place
The New York Times | March 4, 2010 |
| March 5, 2010 |
Big Business Wants Out of Banking Overhaul
Roll Call | March 4, 2010 |
| March 5, 2010 |
Dodd Says Panel Has ‘No Agreement’ on Financial Rules Overhaul
BusinessWeek | March 5, 2010 |
| March 5, 2010 |
Fannie, Freddie May Ask Banks to Eat $21 Billion of Sour Loans
BusinessWeek | March 5, 2010 |
| March 5, 2010 |
Treasury's Bailout Overseer Shifts Course from 'Too Big to Fail'
The Washington Post | March 5, 2010 |
| March 5, 2010 |
Housing: Hope on the Horizon
BusinessWeek | March 3, 2010 |
| March 5, 2010 |
The Future of Home-Price Appreciation
U.S. News & World Report | March 4, 2010 |
| March 4, 2010 |
HUD Applauds Title Industry Efforts to Resolve RESPA Reform Issues |
| March 4, 2010 |
Transforming Social Media to Social Business |
| March 4, 2010 |
FDIC Issues Counterfeit Checks Alert |
| March 4, 2010 |
ALTA Announces 2011 Annual Convention Site |
| March 4, 2010 |
New Coalition Calls Government-Run Title Option ‘Repugnant’ |
| March 4, 2010 |
N.C.-based Title Agency Develops GFE Calculator |
| March 4, 2010 |
Pandit Returns to Capitol's Hot Seat
The Wall Street Journal | March 4, 2010 |
| March 4, 2010 |
JPMorgan Tops Goldman in Investment Banking as Fees Swell 13%
Bloomberg | March 4, 2010 |
| March 4, 2010 |
Rates to Stay Low for Extended Period: Fed Officials
CNBC | March 3, 2010 |
| March 4, 2010 |
FDIC Looks to Fast-Track Sales of Seized Assets as MBS
DS News | March 3, 2010 |
| March 4, 2010 |
Bolstered by Refinance Activity, Mortgage Applications Soar 15%
DS News | March 3, 2010 |
| March 4, 2010 |
Senators in Consumer Agency Talks
The Wall Street Journal | March 4, 2010 |
| March 4, 2010 |
‘Volcker Rule’ Draft Signals Obama Wants to Ease Market Impact
BusinessWeek | March 4, 2010 |
| March 3, 2010 |
Senators propose consumer-protection regulator within Fed
Washington Post | March 3, 2010 |
| March 3, 2010 |
U.S. MBA Mortgage Applications Index Increased 15% Last Week
BusinessWeek | March 3, 2010 |
| March 3, 2010 |
Bank groups call for stronger Fed Reserve
The Hill | March 3, 2010 |
| March 3, 2010 |
Foreclosure Overhang Hinders Home Price Appreciation: Barclays
DS News | March 2, 2010 |
| March 3, 2010 |
End of TALF Spurs CIT, Sallie Mae Bond Sales: Credit Markets
Reuters | March 3, 2010 |
| March 3, 2010 |
Fed officials at odds on how long to keep rates low
Reuters | March 2, 2010 |
| March 3, 2010 |
Borrowers Miss Out on Billions in Savings
Wall Street Journal | March 2, 2010 |
| March 2, 2010 |
NAIC Panel Tells Fed Conference Attendees Input Needed on Agent Data Call |
| March 2, 2010 |
Texas AG Stresses Importance of Title Insurance |
| March 2, 2010 |
ALTA Urges Avoidance of ‘One Size Fits All’ Reform to Securitized Credit Markets for Commercial Real Estate |
| March 2, 2010 |
Maryland-based Title Agency Coordinates Three High-Volume Multi State Closings |
| March 2, 2010 |
Former Texas Broker Accused in Alleged Warranty Deed |
| March 2, 2010 |
HUD Launches Online Tool to Fight Loan Modification Scams
DS News | March 1, 2010 |
| March 2, 2010 |
Regulators' 'Reforms' Fall Flat
The Wall Street Journal | March 2, 2010 |
| March 2, 2010 |
Administration's Refinance Program Gets One-Year Extension
DS News | March 1, 2010 |
| March 2, 2010 |
Fannie's Losses Widen, Prompting Request for More Federal Funding
DS News | March 1, 2010 |
| March 2, 2010 |
Dodd Wants Democratic Support for Consumer-protection Regulator at Fed
The Washington Post | March 2, 2010 |
| March 2, 2010 |
Vice Chairman of Fed to Retire, Letting Obama Reshape Board
The New York Times | March 1, 2010 |
| March 1, 2010 |
View Images from the Federal Conference |
| March 1, 2010 |
Legislative, Regulatory Issues Addressed by Government Affairs |
| March 1, 2010 |
ALTA Unveils Personalized Policymaker Education Program During Federal Conference |
| March 1, 2010 |
MBA Economist Tells Agents ‘Worst is Behind Us’ |
| March 1, 2010 |
What’s on Tap for Tuesday at ALTA Fed Conference |
| March 1, 2010 |
Republicans Want Hearing on Fannie/Freddie Bailout
The Washington Post | February 28, 2010 |
| March 1, 2010 |
Fighting Foreclosure
The Washington Post | February 28, 2010 |
| March 1, 2010 |
Not Much Impact from Repeat Buyer Credit
The Washington Post | March 1, 2010 |
| March 1, 2010 |
Bernanke Makes Two-Year Treasury Notes Sweetest Spot
Bloomberg | March 1, 2010 |
| March 1, 2010 |
NAR Releases Mixed Report on Existing Home Sales in January
DS News | February 26, 2010 |
| March 1, 2010 |
Obama Considers Foreclosure Ban
DS News | February 26, 2010 |
| February 26, 2010 |
Mortgage Rates Rise; 30-Year Crests 5% |
| February 26, 2010 |
Financial Reform Bill Hangs on Consumer Protection
The Washington Post | February 26, 2010 |
| February 26, 2010 |
Lloyds, Stung by Impairment Charges, Sees Hope for 2010
The Wall Street Journal | February 26, 2010 |
| February 26, 2010 |
U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance Before Reports on Housing, GDP
BusinessWeek | February 26, 2010 |
| February 26, 2010 |
Housing Recovery Is Looking A Lot Shakier Than Expected
CNBC | February 26, 2010 |
| February 26, 2010 |
Traction for Banking Regulation
The New York Times | February 25, 2010 |
| February 26, 2010 |
U.S. Weighs Requiring Lenders to Consider Changes Before Foreclosures
The New York Times | February 25, 2010 |
| February 26, 2010 |
Industry Pushes for Extension of Admin's Refinance Program
DS News | February 25, 2010 |
| February 26, 2010 |
Debate Continues over Fannie and Freddie's Future
DS News | February 25, 2010 |
| February 26, 2010 |
FDIC to Test Principal Reduction for Underwater Borrowers
The Washington Post | February 26, 2010 |
| February 25, 2010 |
Pennsylvania Issues Agent Data Call |
| February 25, 2010 |
Value of Title Insurance Spreads to Domain Names |
| February 25, 2010 |
Continued Centralization Pushes First American Title Unit to Profit |
| February 25, 2010 |
Long-time Industry Veteran Passes Away |
| February 25, 2010 |
California Tops Mortgage Fraud Index |
| February 25, 2010 |
No Commercial Recovery Until at Least 2011, Report Says |
| February 25, 2010 |
Get a One-Day Pass for ALTA's Fed Conference
February 28 - March 3 | Washington, DC |
| February 25, 2010 |
Bernanke Seeks to Preserve Fed's Power by Compromising with Congress
The Washington Post | February 25, 2010 |
| February 25, 2010 |
Bank of America Warrants May Lure Bidders Seeking 30% Windfall
Bloomberg | February 25, 2010 |
| February 25, 2010 |
S.E.C. Restricts Short-Selling and Addresses a Global Accounting Shift
The New York Times | February 24, 2010 |
| February 25, 2010 |
The Plan on Fannie, Freddie to Come Next Year, Geithner Says.
The Wall Street Journal | February 24, 2010 |
| February 25, 2010 |
Obama’s $90 Billion Bank Fee May Be Revised by Panel
BusinessWeek | February 25, 2010 |
| February 25, 2010 |
HUD Clarifies Flat-fee Disclosure
Inman News | February 25, 2010 |
| February 25, 2010 |
Commercial Mortgage Defaults Hit 16-Year High
DS News | February 25, 2010 |
| February 25, 2010 |
Obama May Compromise on Consumer Agency to Pass Financial Regulation
The Washington Post | February 25, 2010 |
| February 24, 2010 |
Home Purchase Loan Demand at Lowest Since 1997
Reuters | February 24, 2010 |
| February 24, 2010 |
'Volcker Rule' Stalls in Senate
The Wall Street Journal | February 24, 2010 |
| February 24, 2010 |
SEC Disappointing Goldman Sachs Amid Vote on Short-Sale Curb
Bloomberg | February 24, 2010 |
| February 24, 2010 |
Shiller Says Government Support is Tied to Housing Recovery
Bloomberg | February 23, 2010 |
| February 24, 2010 |
Amendments To Money-Market-Fund Rules Effective May 5 - SEC
The Wall Street Journal | February 23, 2010 |
| February 24, 2010 |
Underwater Mortgages Increase to 11.3M: First American
DS News | February 23, 2010 |
| February 24, 2010 |
Index Shows Home Prices Continue Rising for Seventh Straight Month
The Washington Post | February 24, 2010 |
| February 24, 2010 |
Troubled Banking Industry Sharply Reduced Lending in 2009
The Washington Post | February 24, 2010 |
| February 24, 2010 |
White House in New Push for Changes on Wall St.
The New York Times | February 24, 2010 |
| February 23, 2010 |
Fannie Mae Issues New Addendum for REO Properties |
| February 23, 2010 |
Private Transfer Fees Hinder Transfer of Property, ALTA Board Concludes |
| February 23, 2010 |
Small Agents, Abstracters to Gather in Queen City |
| February 23, 2010 |
Stewart Offers Short Sale and Deed-in-Lieu Services to Mortgage Servicers |
| February 23, 2010 |
New York-based Title Agency Launches Coop/Condo Service |
| February 23, 2010 |
LTI Homepage Updated – www.landtitleinstitute.org
Rely on LTI |
| February 23, 2010 |
Short Sales See Big Jump in Activity
DS News | February 22, 2010 |
| February 23, 2010 |
Lack of Customers, Assets Stunting Growth of Small Business
The Washington Post | February 23, 2010 |
| February 23, 2010 |
Commercial Real Estate Prices Post Record Monthly Gain
DS News | February 22, 2010 |
| February 23, 2010 |
Banks Buy Time Restructuring Loans, For the Moment
MarketWatch | February 23, 2010 |
| February 23, 2010 |
Banks May Use Payday-Style Loans to Replace Lost Overdraft Fees
BusinessWeek | February 23, 2010 |
| February 23, 2010 |
Housing Looks to Avoid Worst-Case Scenario
The Wall Street Journal | February 23, 2010 |
| February 23, 2010 |
Judge Criticizes, but Approves, Settlement with Bank of America
The Washington Post | February 23, 2010 |
| February 22, 2010 |
Federal Regulators Close Four More Banks
The New York Times | February 22, 2010 |
| February 22, 2010 |
Bernanke, Retailers Hold Key for Stocks
Reuters | February 22, 2010 |
| February 22, 2010 |
Emerging-Market Stocks, Won Rally on U.S. Interest-Rate Outlook
Bloomberg | February 22, 2010 |
| February 22, 2010 |
Bailout Anger Undermines Geithner
The Wall Street Journal | February 22, 2010 |
| February 22, 2010 |
Fewer People Late Paying Mortgage
The New York Times | February 22, 2010 |
| February 22, 2010 |
More Generations Living Under Same Roof
Reuters | February 22, 2010 |
| February 22, 2010 |
Take Three: Will Congress Extend the Home Buyer Tax Credit?
The Wall Street Journal | February 22, 2010 |
| February 22, 2010 |
Delinquencies, New Foreclosures Fall: Is this the Beginning of the End?
DS News | February 19, 2010 |
| February 21, 2010 |
This Week in Congress - February 22, 2010 |
| February 19, 2010 |
Fed's Dudley Says U.S. Economy is Growing with Low Inflation
Bloomberg | February 19, 2010 |
| February 19, 2010 |
Gov't Mortgage Plan Aids 12 Percent of Borrowers
The Associated Press | February 19, 2010 |
| February 19, 2010 |
Who's Afraid of the Fed? Market Actually Wants Rate Hikes
CNBC | February 19, 2010 |
| February 19, 2010 |
Fed Discount-Rate Increase Signals End to Emergency Measures
Bloomberg | February 19, 2010 |
| February 19, 2010 |
Mortgage Rates Near Record Lows: Freddie Mac
DS News | February 18, 2010 |
| February 19, 2010 |
Fed Raises Interest Rate on Emergency Loans to Banks
The Washington Post | February 19, 2010 |
| February 19, 2010 |
Dodd to Offer New Finance-Overhaul Bill
The Wall Street Journal | February 19, 2010 |
| February 19, 2010 |
Administration to Provide More Aid to Homeowners
The Washington Post | February 19, 2010 |
| February 18, 2010 |
Stewart Reports Q4 Profit |
| February 18, 2010 |
N.C.-based Investors Title Turns Profit in Fourth Quarter, Full-Year 2009 |
| February 18, 2010 |
Colorado Title Agency Capitalizes on RESPA Rule to Gain Market Share |
| February 18, 2010 |
Stewart Unveils GFE Rate Calculator |
| February 18, 2010 |
CourtsOnLine Introduces New Service For Midwest Title Plants |
| February 18, 2010 |
More Households Benefit From Loan-Mod Program
The Wall Street Journal | February 18, 2010 |
| February 18, 2010 |
Fed Officials Debated Shrinking Size of Balance Sheet
Bloomberg | February 18, 2010 |
| February 18, 2010 |
Administration Pushed to Expand Foreclosure-prevention Program
The Washington Post | February 18, 2010 |
| February 18, 2010 |
Fannie, Freddie Regulator Pitches New Housing Goals
Reuters | February 18, 2010 |
| February 18, 2010 |
Senate Republicans Said to Draft Alternative Financial Overhaul
Bloomberg | February 18, 2010 |
| February 18, 2010 |
Fannie and Freddie Are At It Again
The Daily Caller | February 18, 2010 |
| February 18, 2010 |
Agreement Is Near on New Overseer of Banking Risks
The New York Times | February 18, 2010 |
| February 18, 2010 |
GSEs' Delinquency Buybacks Create Capital Need
DS News | February 18, 2010 |
| February 18, 2010 |
Manufacturing, Housing Growth Up in January, Federal Reserve Says
The Washington Post | February 18, 2010 |
| February 17, 2010 |
Elders of Wall St. Favor More Regulation
The New York Times | February 17, 2010 |
| February 17, 2010 |
US STOCKS-Futures Higher Ahead of Housing, Production Data
Reuters | February 17, 2010 |
| February 17, 2010 |
Countrywide Sending $16.9M to Florida Homeowners
DS News Magazine | February 17, 2010 |
| February 17, 2010 |
What Mortgage Modifications Say About the Housing Market
CNBC | Fenruary 16, 2010 |
| February 17, 2010 |
U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Rises More Than Forecast
Bloomberg | February 16, 2010 |
| February 17, 2010 |
Treasury Says New Loans By 11 TARP Banks Rose 13% in December
Bloomberg | February 17, 2010 |
| February 17, 2010 |
Treasuries Fall Before U.S. Housing Starts, Factory Production
BusinessWeek | February 17, 2010 |
| February 17, 2010 |
U.S. MBA Mortgage Applications Index Decreased 2.1% Last Week
BusinessWeek | February 17, 2010 |
| February 17, 2010 |
Poll: Large Majority Opposes Supreme Court's Decision on Campaign Financing
The Washington Post | February 17, 2010 |
| February 16, 2010 |
Death of Estate Tax Poses Risk to Title Industry |
| February 16, 2010 |
Title Companies Settle Rate Disputes in California, Missouri |
| February 16, 2010 |
ALTA Technology Committee Announces Call for Papers |
| February 16, 2010 |
Former Alamo Title President, Chairman Passes Away |
| February 16, 2010 |
Denver-based Title Agency Bolsters Escrow Expertise |
| February 16, 2010 |
Fixed-Rate Mortgages Dominant Among Refinancing |
| February 16, 2010 |
U.S. Treasury: economy to keep growing in 2010
Reuters | February 16, 2010 |
| February 16, 2010 |
U.S. Housing Aid Winds Down, and Cities Worry
The New York Times | February 16, 2010 |
| February 16, 2010 |
Banking Panel Hit by Senate Turnover
Politico | February 16, 2010 |
| February 16, 2010 |
Mortgage Industry Grows, but Not in N.Y.
Inman News | February 16, 2010 |
| February 16, 2010 |
Fannie Mae Approves PMI Mortgage Assurance As An Eligible Mortgage Insurer
RTT News | February 16, 2010 |
| February 16, 2010 |
Fed Sees Paper Loss on Bear Portfolio
Reuters | February 16, 2010 |
| February 16, 2010 |
U.S. Looks to Reluctant Foreign Investors to Help Fund the Housing Market
The Washington Post | February 16, 2010 |
| February 16, 2010 |
Banks Step Up Spending on Lobbying to Fight Proposed Stiffer Regulations
The Los Angeles Times | February 16, 2010 |
| February 16, 2010 |
This Week in Congress – February 16, 2010 |
| February 12, 2010 |
Republican Gregg Sees Common Ground on Financial Regulation
Reuters | February 12, 2010 |
| February 12, 2010 |
Citi's Foreclosure Alternative Allows Homeowners to Stay for Six Months
DS News Magazine | February 12, 2010 |
| February 12, 2010 |
Longer-Term Treasurys Down;30-Yr Auction Caps Average Refunding
The Wall Street Journal | February 12, 2010 |
| February 12, 2010 |
Fannie, Freddie Spreads Narrowest in 17 Years: Credit Markets
BusinessWeek | February 12, 2010 |
| February 12, 2010 |
White House Report Forecasts Tepid Job Growth This Year
The Washington Post | February 12, 2010 |
| February 12, 2010 |
Dodd, Corker to Work Together on Financial Reform
The Washington Post | February 12, 2010 |
| February 11, 2010 |
Evolution of ALTA’s Policy Forms: The 1960s |
| February 11, 2010 |
Get to Know the NELTA President |
| February 11, 2010 |
Ohio-based Resource Title Appoints COO |
| February 11, 2010 |
First American Announces Q4 Earnings Release |
| February 11, 2010 |
N.J., Pa. State Title Associations to Hold Second Joint Convention |
| February 11, 2010 |
Foreclosure Activity Falls 10% in January
The Los Angeles Times | February 11, 2010 |
| February 11, 2010 |
Jobless Claims in U.S. Decrease More Than Anticipated
Bloomberg | February 11, 2010 |
| February 11, 2010 |
Freddie, Fannie Escalate Delinquent LoanBuyouts
Reuters | February 11, 2010 |
| February 11, 2010 |
TARP Panel: Small Banks Are Facing Loan Woes
The Wall Street Journal | February 11, 2010 |
| February 11, 2010 |
Campaign Builds to Include New Consumer Protection Agency in Financial Reform
The Washington Post | February 11, 2010 |
| February 11, 2010 |
As Fed Unravels Crisis Interventions, Success May Depend on Untested Strategies
The Washington Post | February 11, 2010 |
| February 11, 2010 |
Federal Offices Closed Thursday
The Washington Post | February 11, 2010 |
| February 11, 2010 |
Mortgage Officials Try Exits Softer than Foreclosures
The Washington Post | February 11, 2010 |
| February 10, 2010 |
One in five US mortgages "underwater" in Q4 -Zillow
Reuters | February 10, 2010 |
| February 10, 2010 |
Defaults on FHA Loans Surpass 9%
DS News | February 10, 2010 |
| February 10, 2010 |
Underwater mortgages halt some move-up buyers
USA Today | February 10, 2010 |
| February 10, 2010 |
US home loan demand drops despite drop in rates
Reuters | February 10, 2010 |
| February 10, 2010 |
Spec Houses Rise as Builders Bet on Buyers Before Tax Credit Ends
The Wall Street Journal | February 10, 2010 |
| February 10, 2010 |
Fed to Reveal Its Strategy for Raising Interest Rates
The New York Times | February 10, 2010 |
| February 10, 2010 |
HUD’s Budget Proposal Calls for Changes and Cuts
GlobeSt.com | February 10, 2010 |
| February 9, 2010 |
TIPAC Club Level Contributors for January 2010 |
| February 9, 2010 |
ALTA Board Approves Changes to Several Policy Forms |
| February 9, 2010 |
Fidelity Merges Colorado Title Companies |
| February 9, 2010 |
R.I.-based Title Agency Develops Valuation Product |
| February 9, 2010 |
TIPAC Contributors List for January 2010 |
| February 9, 2010 |
Schedule of Upcoming ALTA Meetings [PDF] |
| February 9, 2010 |
Model Notary Act of 2010 Defines New Standards for Notaries |
| February 9, 2010 |
Jumbo Mortgage 'Serious Delinquencies' Rise to 9.6%
Bloomberg | February 9, 2010 |
| February 9, 2010 |
Commercial Real Estate Lenders Looking to Rebuild Portfolios
DN News | February 9, 2010 |
| February 9, 2010 |
Fed's Bullard: Fed Could Keep Interest Rates Low Until 2012
FOX Business | February 9, 2010 |
| February 9, 2010 |
No Exit in Sight for U.S. As Fannie, Freddie Flail
The Wall Street Journal | February 9, 2010 |
| February 9, 2010 |
John Murtha dies; longtime congressman was master of pork-barrel politics
The Washington Post | February 9, 2010 |
| February 9, 2010 |
Top Treasury Department Staff Works Through the Federal Snow Day
The Washington Post | February 9, 2010 |
| February 9, 2010 |
Federal Reserve Hopes Clear Exit Strategy will Boost Market Confidence
The Washington Post | February 9, 2010 |
| February 9, 2010 |
House Committee to Investigate Obama's Modification Program
DS News Magazine | February 9, 2010 |
| February 8, 2010 |
PMI Sees Bottom in Home Prices
DS News Magazine | February 8, 2010 |
| February 8, 2010 |
CIT Taps Ex-Merrill Chief John Thain to Run 102-Year-Old Lender
BusinessWeek | February 8, 2010 |
| February 8, 2010 |
Fed to Bare Tightening Plan
Wall Street Journal | February 8, 2010 |
| February 8, 2010 |
In a Message to Democrats, Wall St. Sends Cash to G.O.P.
The New York Times | February 8, 2010 |
| February 8, 2010 |
This Week in Congress - February 8, 2010 |
| February 8, 2010 |
House Committee Opens Investigation Into Treasury's Mortgage Modification Program
The Huffington Post | February 8, 2010 |
| February 8, 2010 |
U.S. foreclosure assistance increasing, but slowly
Washington Post | February 6, 2010 |
| February 8, 2010 |
Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner: Global bank reform still needed
The Washington Post | February 7, 2010 |
| February 5, 2010 |
2 Democrats Call for Tax on Big Bank Bonuses
The Washington Post | February 5, 2010 |
| February 5, 2010 |
SEC Charges State Street Over Subprime Mortgage Investments
The Wall Street Journal | February 5, 2010 |
| February 5, 2010 |
Bankers Try to Put a Better Face Before Congress
The Washington Post | February 5, 2010 |
| February 5, 2010 |
Investors Fear Europe's Woes May Extend Global Slump
The New York Times | Fenruary 5, 2010 |
| February 5, 2010 |
Residential Mortgage Delinquency Rate Surpasses 10%
DS News Magazine | February 5, 2010 |
| February 5, 2010 |
Official Says Fed Might Buy More Mortgage-backed Securities
The Washington Post | February 5, 2010 |
| February 5, 2010 |
House Votes to Revive Pay-As-You-Go Budget Rules
The Washington Post | February 5, 2010 |
| February 4, 2010 |
ALTA's 2010 Federal Conference Brings Regulators to You |
| February 4, 2010 |
No New Loan Products or Interest Rate Initiatives for GSEs: FHFA
DS News | February 4, 2010 |
| February 4, 2010 |
Loan Repurchases Are a $10 Billion Problem for Big Banks
MarketWatch | February 4, 2010 |
| February 4, 2010 |
Bank Could Pay Average Bonus of $400,000
boston.com | February 4, 2010 |
| February 4, 2010 |
The Commercial Real Estate Dilemma
CNN | February 4, 2010 |
| February 4, 2010 |
Bernanke Calls Fed Independence Critical to Economy
The Wall Street Journal | February 4, 2010 |
| February 4, 2010 |
U.S. to Help Banks in Distressed Areas
The New York Times | February 4, 2010 |
| February 4, 2010 |
Florida Report Suggests Regulatory Overhaul |
| February 4, 2010 |
ALTA Rebuffs New Mexico AG’s Attack on Title Rates |
| February 4, 2010 |
Fidelity Reports Strong Profits in Title Segment |
| February 4, 2010 |
Paperless Transaction Continues to Progress with Electronic Closing, Recording Options |
| February 4, 2010 |
Commercial, Multifamily Originations Increase in Q4 |
| February 4, 2010 |
Maryland Title Agency Owner Allegedly Steals Millions to Fuel Day-Trading |
| February 4, 2010 |
MISMO Announces Committee Appointments |
| February 3, 2010 |
Week-to-week Mortgage Applications Rise 21%: MBA
MarketWatch | February 3, 2010 |
| February 3, 2010 |
Pending Home Sales Stabilize in December
DSNews | February 2, 2010 |
| February 3, 2010 |
BofA Won’t Oppose Obama’s Consumer Protection Agency
Bloomberg | February 3, 2010 |
| February 3, 2010 |
Obama Rolls Out Small Business Lending Program
The Wall Street Journal | February 3, 2010 |
| February 3, 2010 |
Markets Continue Rebound on Positive Housing News
statesman.com | February 3, 2010 |
| February 3, 2010 |
Index of Pending Home Sales Edges Up
Los Angeles Times | February 3, 2010 |
| February 3, 2010 |
Treasury Weighs New Test for Loan Modifications
Bloomberg | February 3, 2010 |
| February 3, 2010 |
PNC to Repay TARP, Sell $3 Billion in Common Shares
Bloomberg | February 3, 2010 |
| February 3, 2010 |
Dour Forecast Underpins Obama's Budget Plan
The Washington Post | February 3, 2010 |
| February 2, 2010 |
ALTAcast: Strategies to Grow Your Business |
| February 2, 2010 |
HUD Updates RESPA Guidance |
| February 2, 2010 |
New Mexico Title Industry Faces Possible Rate Decrease |
| February 2, 2010 |
Stewart Bolsters National Business Development |
| February 2, 2010 |
Fraud Cases Increase in 2009 |
| February 2, 2010 |
Settlement Provider Reports Growth in 2009 |
| February 2, 2010 |
Banks Gear Up for a Battle
The Wall Street Journal | February 2, 2010 |
| February 2, 2010 |
Cloudy Future for Fannie and Freddie
The New York Times | February 2, 2010 |
| February 2, 2010 |
Financial Reform Gets $867 Million Placeholder
The Wall Street Journal | February 2, 2010 |
| February 2, 2010 |
US MBS Market Should Weather Fed Exit-Freddie Exec
Reuters | February 2, 2010 |
| February 2, 2010 |
Congressional Threat to the Fed Already Affecting Market
MarketWatch| February 2, 2010 |
| February 2, 2010 |
Rising FHA Default Rate Foreshadows a Crush of Foreclosures
The Washington Post | February 2, 2010 |
| February 2, 2010 |
Obama Proposes $30 Billion Allocation for Small-business Loans
The Washington Post | February 2, 2010 |
| February 1, 2010 |
Citigroup Said to Plan Sale of $10 Billion Private-Equity Unit
Bloomberg | February 1, 2010 |
| February 1, 2010 |
Insurance Market Aims to Build 'Longevity Swaps'
The Wall Street Journal | February 1, 2010 |
| February 1, 2010 |
The CFPA: How a Crusade to Protect Consumers Lost Its Steam
The Washington Post | February 1, 2010 |
| February 1, 2010 |
TARP Inspector Says Rescue to Cost Taxpayers Less Than Expected
Bloomberg | February 1, 2010 |
| February 1, 2010 |
Housing market: A New Normal
inmanNEWS | February 1, 2010 |
| February 1, 2010 |
Deficit to Grow $100 Billion Under New Obama Budget
The New York Times | February 1, 2010 |
| February 1, 2010 |
Obama Unveiling $3.8T Federal Budget Blueprint
The Washington Post | February 1, 2010 |
| January 29, 2010 |
Administration Tightens Documentation Requirements for Mortgage Relief
The Washington Post | January 29, 2010 |
| January 29, 2010 |
Sun Belt Cities Continue to Lead Foreclosure Stats
DSNews | January 29, 2010 |
| January 29, 2010 |
Obama Housing Rescue Threatened by Foreclosures, Unemployment
BusinessWeek | January 29, 2010 |
| January 29, 2010 |
FHA Policy Change May Draw Investors Back into Housing Market
Daily Herald | January 29, 2010 |
| January 29, 2010 |
Obama's Banking Proposals Are a Good First Step
Los Angeles Times | January 29, 2010 |
| January 29, 2010 |
Senate Agrees to Record Increase in Debt Limit to $14.3 Trillion
The Washington Post | January 29, 2010 |
| January 29, 2010 |
Bernanke Confirmed by Senate for 2nd Term as Fed Chairman
The Washington Post | January 29, 2010 |
| January 29, 2010 |
Economy in U.S. Grew at 5.7% Pace, Biggest Gain in Six Years
Bloomberg | January 29, 2010 |
| January 28, 2010 |
Judge Fails to Dismiss RICO Claims Against Underwriters |
| January 28, 2010 |
Maryland AG Issues Ruling on Short Sale Transfer Taxes |
| January 28, 2010 |
Former Owners of Defunct N.Y.-based Agency Sentenced |
| January 28, 2010 |
Old Republic’s Title Segment Reports ’09 Profit |
| January 28, 2010 |
Regional Underwriter adds VP to Bolster Support Services |
| January 28, 2010 |
California Foreclosures Cool during 4Q |
| January 28, 2010 |
Discount Registration Ending for ALTA Fed Conference; Get CE/CLE Credits
ALTA 2010 Federal Conference |
| January 28, 2010 |
Drop in December New-Home Sales Fuels Concern Over Recent Gains
The Washington Post | January 28, 2010 |
| January 28, 2010 |
Floating-Rate Note Sales Tumble on Fed Outlook: Credit Markets
Bloomberg | January 28, 2010 |
| January 28, 2010 |
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks Rally After Obama, Dlr Off Highs
Reuters | January 28, 2010 |
| January 28, 2010 |
FHA's 'Subprime Replacement' Loans Get Tougher to Land
Examiner | January 28, 2010 |
| January 28, 2010 |
SEC Makes Money Funds Boost Cash After Industry Run
Bloomberg | January 28, 2010 |
| January 28, 2010 |
Mortgage Bulls Bid Fed Adieu
The Wall Street Journal | January 28, 2010 |
| January 28, 2010 |
Property Gets Closer Look From TARP Panel
The Wall Street Journal | January 28, 2010 |
| January 28, 2010 |
Obama Speech Emphasizes Jobs, and the Job He's Done
Los Angeles Times | January 28, 2010 |
| January 27, 2010 |
New Home Sales Unexpectedly Fall in December
Reuters | January 27, 2010 |
| January 27, 2010 |
A 'Bleak' Budget but Slightly Better
The Wall Street Journal | January 27, 2010 |
| January 27, 2010 |
Reports Suggest Housing Market Stabilizing
The Philadelphia Inquirer | January 27, 2010 |
| January 27, 2010 |
U.S. MBA Mortgage Applications Index Decreased 11% Last Week
Bloomberg | January 27, 2010 |
| January 27, 2010 |
Low Rates, Tax Breaks Fire Up Home Sales
The Boston Herald | January 27, 2010 |
| January 27, 2010 |
Fed May Take Chance End to Debt Purchases Won't Hurt Housing
BusinessWeek | January 27, 2010 |
| January 27, 2010 |
Treasury Secretary Geithner faces harsh criticism from legislators over bailouts
The Washington Post | January 27, 2010 |
| January 27, 2010 |
Freddie Mac CEO: Housing Market Is Approaching Bottom
The Wall Street Journal | January 26, 2010 |
| January 27, 2010 |
Housing Recovery Could Take a Decade, Economists Warn
The Washington Post | January 27, 2010 |
| January 27, 2010 |
Housing Momentum Builds but Perils Persist
The Wall Street Journal | January 27, 2010 |
| January 27, 2010 |
ALTA Members Save BIG on FedEx® Shipping and Business Services |
| January 26, 2010 |
Free Title Industry Education - Reverse Mortgages: Hot Market or Big Risk? |
| January 26, 2010 |
ALTA to Work With NAIC in Development of Title Agent Data Call |
| January 26, 2010 |
RESPA Reform Reaction: We Need Your Feedback |
| January 26, 2010 |
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Campaign Contributions |
| January 26, 2010 |
Title Company Provides Service to Accurately Provide Fees for GFE |
| January 26, 2010 |
Florida-based Title Agency Adds Industry Veteran |
| January 26, 2010 |
Pennsylvania Mortgage Relief Wins Fans
The Wall Street Journal | January 26, 2010 |
| January 26, 2010 |
Treasuries-Bonds Trim Losses After Hefty Home Sales Drop
Reuters | January 26, 2010 |
| January 26, 2010 |
Six Republican Senators Take Aim at Fannie, Freddie
Reuters | January 26, 2010 |
| January 26, 2010 |
Obama to Seek Freeze on Some Spending to Trim Deficits
The New York Times | January 26, 2010 |
| January 26, 2010 |
Bankers Return to Davos With a Bit Less Swagger
The New York Times | January 26, 2010 |
| January 26, 2010 |
Bernanke Rallies More Senate Votes for Confirmation
The Washington Post | January 26, 2010 |
| January 26, 2010 |
Existing-home Sales Take a Big Fall in December
The Washington Post | January 26, 2010 |
| January 26, 2010 |
FHA Cracks Down on 4 Mortgage Lenders
HousingWire | January 26, 2010 |
| January 25, 2010 |
BBT 4Q Profit Drops 37%, But Beats View; Credit Woes Slow
The Wall Street Journal | January 25, 2010 |
| January 25, 2010 |
The Housing Market Isn't as Bad as New Numbers Indicate
The Wall Street Journal | January 25, 2010 |
| January 25, 2010 |
FHA to Tighten Lending Guidelines
Newark Advocate | January 25, 2010 |
| January 25, 2010 |
Populist Ire Softens Ahead of Bernanke Confirmation Vote
The Washington Post | January 25, 2010 |
| January 25, 2010 |
Stakes are High as Government Plans Exit from Mortgage Markets
The Washington Post | January 25, 2010 |
| January 25, 2010 |
Tishman Venture Gives Up Stuyvesant Project
The Wall Street Journal | January 25, 2010 |
| January 25, 2010 |
Bailout's Impact on Deficit Debated
Inman News | January 25, 2010 |
| January 22, 2010 |
This Week in Congress - January 25, 2010 |
| January 22, 2010 |
Obama Proposes Tough Limits on Largest Banks
The Washington Post | January 22, 2010 |
| January 22, 2010 |
Private Equity Cos Awaiting Specifics On Obama's Bank Proposal
The Wall Street Journal | January 22, 2010 |
| January 22, 2010 |
Surge in Short Sale Requests Unlikely to Impact Housing Market
DSNews | January 21, 2010 |
| January 22, 2010 |
Exclusive: Bank Cop Reworked in Senate Financial Bill: Sources
Reuters | January 22, 2010 |
| January 22, 2010 |
Treasury Weighs Fixes to Foreclosures Program
The New York Times | January 22, 2010 |
| January 22, 2010 |
Geithner Reportedly Wary on Bank Reform Plan
Market Watch | January 22, 2010 |
| January 22, 2010 |
30-year Mortgage Interest Rates Slide Back Below 5%
Los Angeles Times | January 22, 2010 |
| January 21, 2010 |
How Does Your County Calculate Transfer Fees on Short Sales? |
| January 21, 2010 |
Title Agencies Across the Country Give Back to Communities |
| January 21, 2010 |
Final Publication of ALTA Forms Approved in October |
| January 21, 2010 |
MISMO Considers New Work on eHUD, eTitle Standards |
| January 21, 2010 |
The ‘Unintended Benefits' of the RESPA Rule |
| January 21, 2010 |
30-year Rates Fall for Third Consecutive Week |
| January 21, 2010 |
No Plans for Mortgage-Principal Reductions
The Wall Street Journal | January 21, 2010 |
| January 21, 2010 |
What's the Future of FHA Volume? Find out at ALTA Fed Conference
ALTA 2010 Federal Conference |
| January 21, 2010 |
Loan Troubles Bedevil Banks
The Wall Street Journal | January 21, 2010 |
| January 21, 2010 |
Cautious About the Economy, Big Banks Report Slow Lending
The Washington Post | January 21, 2010 |
| January 21, 2010 |
Fed Officials Rebut Lawmakers' Criticism
The Wall Street Journal | January 21, 2010 |
| January 21, 2010 |
FHA Tightens Rules for Riskier Borrowers
San Francisco Chronicle | January 21, 2010 |
| January 21, 2010 |
Obama to Propose New Limits on Large Banks' Size and Investments, Official Says
The Washington Post | January 21, 2010 |
| January 20, 2010 |
FHA Plans to Require Borrowers to Produce more Cash for Down Payments
Washington Post | January 20, 2010 |
| January 20, 2010 |
Obama Pressing for Protections Against Lenders
The New York Times | January 20, 2010 |
| January 20, 2010 |
Housing Starts in U.S. Fell More Than Forecast, Permits Climb
Bloomberg | January 20, 2010 |
| January 20, 2010 |
Mortgage Applications Rose 9.1% Last Week: MBA
Wall Street Journal | January 20, 2010 |
| January 20, 2010 |
Bernanke Invites 'Full Review' by GAO of Fed's AIG Bailout
The Washington Post | January 20, 2010 |
| January 20, 2010 |
It's 2 Years In the Red As Citi Logs A Large Loss
The Wall Street Journal | January 20, 2010 |
| January 20, 2010 |
Bank of America Posts Loss for Year and Quarter
The New York Times | January 20, 2010 |
| January 19, 2010 |
Calculation of Short Sale Transfer Fee Causes Concern in Maryland County |
| January 19, 2010 |
Ultimate Fighter Sues Title Agency |
| January 19, 2010 |
Stewart Company Unveils E-recording Option |
| January 19, 2010 |
Title Agent Sentenced for Defalcation Prior to Katrina |
| January 19, 2010 |
E-recording Firm Reaches Coverage in 28 States |
| January 19, 2010 |
FHA Access Expanded to Speed Sale of Foreclosed Properties |
| January 19, 2010 |
Ben Bernanke's Term Running Out as Senate Dems Try to Set a Vote
The Hill | January 19, 2010 |
| January 19, 2010 |
Big, in Banks, Is in the Eye of the Beholder
The New york Times | January 19, 2010 |
| January 19, 2010 |
Souring Mortgages, Weak Market Force FHA to Walk a Tightrope
The Wall Street Journal | January 19, 2010 |
| January 19, 2010 |
Insurers Would Owe Under Proposed U.S. Financial Tax
The Wall Street Journal | January 19, 2010 |
| January 19, 2010 |
RESPA Rule Changes Keep Mortgage Costs in Check
Springfield Business Journal | January 19, 2010 |
| January 19, 2010 |
Advocates Call for Swifter Action as Loan Modifications Trickle In
The Washington Examiner | January 19, 2010 |
| January 19, 2010 |
Bank of America May Post Loss on TARP Payment, Loan Defaults
BusinessWeek | January 19, 2010 |
| January 18, 2010 |
Mortgage Lenders can Sidestep New Rules to Prevent Lowball Estimates
The Washington Post | January 16, 2010 |
| January 18, 2010 |
Leverage the Ups and Downs of the Housing Market
Reuters | January 18, 2010 |
| January 18, 2010 |
Paperwork Woes Plague Mortgage Plan
The Wall Street Journal | January 18, 2010 |
| January 18, 2010 |
Wall St. Weighs a Challenge to a Proposed Tax
The New York Times | January 18, 2010 |
| January 18, 2010 |
U.S. Foreclosure Assistance Increasing, but Slowly
The Washington Post | January 18, 2010 |
| January 18, 2010 |
Benefits of Stimulus Questioned
The Washington Post | January 18, 2010 |
| January 18, 2010 |
This Week in Congress - January 18, 2010 |
| January 15, 2010 |
Crisis Commission's Inquest Turns to Regulators
DSNews | January 15, 2010 |
| January 15, 2010 |
Fed Supervisory Job Key to Monetary Task - Bernanke
Reuters | January 15, 2010 |
| January 15, 2010 |
Consumer Protection Agency in Doubt
The Wall Street Journal | January 15, 2010 |
| January 15, 2010 |
'Shot in the Arm' or Shot in the ARM?
The Wall Street Journal | January 15, 2010 |
| January 15, 2010 |
Strengthening U.S. Recovery May Intensify Fed Debate on Exit
BusinessWeek | January 15, 2010 |
| January 15, 2010 |
Fannie Mae to Sell New 3-year Benchmark Notes Jan. 14
Reuters | January 15, 2010 |
| January 15, 2010 |
JPMorgan Profit Soars on Investment Banking
The Washington Post | January 15, 2010 |
| January 14, 2010 |
Majority of Title Professionals Point to 2011 for Recovery |
| January 14, 2010 |
Alaska-based Title Agency Denies Kickback Charges, Settles With Regulators |
| January 14, 2010 |
Ohio Changes Transfer on Death and Recorded Document Status |
| January 14, 2010 |
VA Issues Guidance on Disclosing Origination Fees on New GFE |
| January 14, 2010 |
Commercial Sector Suffers Continued Strain |
| January 14, 2010 |
HUD Takes Aim at Mortgage Companies |
| January 14, 2010 |
Old Republic to Announce 4Q and Year-end Results |
| January 14, 2010 |
Have Issues With the New RESPA Rule? Let HUD Know
ALTA Federal Conference |
| January 14, 2010 |
Dodd Dodgy About Reform Deadline
Politico | January 14, 2010 |
| January 14, 2010 |
Banks' Credit Woes Rise as Buildings Empty
The Wall Street Journal | January 14, 2010 |
| January 14, 2010 |
Fed's 'Beige Book' Shows Modest Improvement in Economy
The Washington Post | January 14, 2010 |
| January 14, 2010 |
Obama’s Bank Tax Seeks $90 Billion to Repay Bailout
The New York Times | January 14, 2010 |
| January 14, 2010 |
Republicans hit Geithner over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Reuters | January 14, 2010 |
| January 14, 2010 |
Foreclosures Hit High In 2009, Saw Spike In December -RealtyTrac
The Wall Street Journal | January 14, 2010 |
| January 14, 2010 |
Obama Bank Fee to Hit 50 of the Biggest U.S. Financial Firms
BusinessWeek | January 14, 2010 |
| January 14, 2010 |
Panel Rips Wall Street Titans
Wall Street Journal | January 14, 2010 |
| January 13, 2010 |
Homeowners Turn to Short Sales as an Alternative to Foreclosure
DS News | January 13, 2010 |
| January 13, 2010 |
Mortgage Applications Rise in First Week of 2010
Reuters | January 13, 2010 |
| January 13, 2010 |
Taxpayers to Pay for Fannie, Freddie Aid
The Washington Times | January 13, 2010 |
| January 13, 2010 |
Barons of Wall Street to Face U.S. Crisis Panel
Reuters | January 13, 2010 |
| January 13, 2010 |
Obama Plans Fee on Financial Firms to Recover TARP Money
The Washington Post | January 13, 2010 |
| January 13, 2010 |
US Senate Panel Moves to Muzzle Consumer Watchdog
Reuters | January 13, 2010 |
| January 13, 2010 |
Bernanke Challenged on Rates' Role in Bust
The Wall Street Journal | January 13, 2010 |
| January 12, 2010 |
Policy Licensing Initiative Draws Industry Support |
| January 12, 2010 |
Texas-based Company Unveils ‘Revolutionary’ Title Plant Option |
| January 12, 2010 |
Title Agency Grows by Offering Lien Resolution Services |
| January 12, 2010 |
Update on Upcoming ALTA Meetings [PDF] |
| January 12, 2010 |
Short Sale Software Releases Upgrade |
| January 12, 2010 |
Fannie Mae Launches Special Approval Designation to Support Florida Condo Market |
| January 12, 2010 |
Wells Fargo Sets Up Mortgage-Modification Workshop for Struggling Borrowers
The Washington Post | January 12, 2010 |
| January 12, 2010 |
More Loans Going Bad, But More Get Help
Inman News | January 12, 2010 |
| January 12, 2010 |
New Rules Help Borrowers at Closing
The Wall Street Journal | January 12, 2009 |
| January 12, 2010 |
Banks Brace for Bailout Fee
The Wall Street Journal | January 12, 2010 |
| January 12, 2010 |
White House Seeks to Recoup Cost of TARP
The Wall Street Journal | January 12, 2010 |
| January 12, 2010 |
New Rules Help Borrowers at Closing
The Wall Street Journal | January 12, 2010 |
| January 12, 2010 |
Federal Reserve Earned $45 Billion in 2009
The Washington Post | January 12, 2010 |
| January 12, 2010 |
More Loans Going Bad, But More Get Help
Inman News | January 12, 2010 |
| January 12, 2010 |
Wells Fargo Sets up Mortgage-Modification Workshop for Struggling Borrowers
The Washington Post | January 12, 2010 |
| January 11, 2010 |
Canada December Housing Starts Rise to 174,500 Units
Bloomberg | January 11, 2010 |
| January 11, 2010 |
This Week in Congress - January 11, 2010 |
| January 11, 2010 |
Finding a Money Maker in the Housing Catastrophe
Wall Street Journal | January 11, 2010 |
| January 11, 2010 |
Lenders Must Issue Bad-credit Alerts
Boston Herald | January 11, 2010 |
| January 11, 2010 |
Banks at Risk in Minnesota from Commercial Real Estate Crisis
Minneapolis Star Tribune | January 10, 2010 |
| January 11, 2010 |
Horizon Bank First U.S. Bank Failure of 2010
Reuters | January 11, 2010 |
| January 11, 2010 |
Lawmaker Presses NY Fed on AIG Payment Details
Reuters | January 11, 2010 |
| January 8, 2010 |
Fed Plan to Stop Buying Mortgages Feeds Recovery Worries
The Wall Street Journal | January 8, 2010 |
| January 8, 2010 |
U.S. Economy Lost 85,000 Jobs in December
The New York Times | January 8, 2010 |
| January 8, 2010 |
Mortgage Rates Decline for First Time in Weeks
The Chicago Sun-Times | January 8, 2010 |
| January 8, 2010 |
Financial crisis panel seeks bankers' testimony
The Washington Post | January 8, 2010 |
| January 8, 2010 |
Dodd’s status may hurt odds on creating new consumer agency
The Boston Globe | January 8, 2010 |
| January 7, 2010 |
Colorado Releases Annual Report on Title Industry |
| January 7, 2010 |
ALTA Comments on Proposed TILA Changes to Include Title Fees in Finance Charge |
| January 7, 2010 |
First American Merges Seven Underwriters |
| January 7, 2010 |
SoftPro Introduces Web-based Service Portal |
| January 7, 2010 |
Fidelity Announces 4Q Earnings Release |
| January 7, 2010 |
Friday's Employment Report Could be Breakthrough for U.S. Job Market
The Washington Post | January 7, 2010 |
| January 7, 2010 |
Dodd's Retirement Decision May Boost Chances for Financial Regulatory Overhaul
The Washington Post | January 7, 2010 |
| January 7, 2010 |
Mortgage Program Splits Fed Officials
The Wall Street Journal | January 7, 2010 |
| January 7, 2010 |
Principal Cuts on More Lender Menus as U.S. Foreclosures Rise
Business Week | January 7, 2010 |
| January 7, 2010 |
Still Hunting For A Bottom In Housing
Time | January 7, 2010 |
| January 7, 2010 |
U.S. Now a Renters' Market
The Wall Street Journal | January 7, 2010 |
| January 7, 2010 |
Last chance to refinance below 5%
CNN Money | January 7, 2010 |
| January 6, 2010 |
Complete List of 2009 ALTA TIPAC Donors |
| January 6, 2010 |
Home-Sale Gauge Fell as Tax Deal Expired
The Wall Street Journal | January 6, 2010 |
| January 6, 2010 |
Fannie Mae Expedites REO Sales
Inman News | January 6, 2010 |
| January 6, 2010 |
Conflicting Housing, Factory Data Show Fragility of Economic Recovery
The Washington Post | January 6, 2010 |
| January 6, 2010 |
Unlimited Credit for GSEs Seen as Backdoor Bailout
Reuters | January 6, 2010 |
| January 6, 2010 |
MBA Sees Distress in Q3 Commercial Real Estate Data
Mortgage News Daily | January 6, 2010 |
| January 6, 2010 |
Mortgage Demand Near Six-Month Low as Rates Jump
ABC News | January 6, 2010 |
| January 6, 2010 |
Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd Won't Seek Reelection, Will Retire at End of Term
The Washington Post | January 6, 2010 |
| January 5, 2010 |
Title Industry’s Future ‘Being Decided Now’ |
| January 5, 2010 |
ALTA PAC Passes $250K Goal |
| January 5, 2010 |
RedVision Taps Former Recorder of Deeds as Director of Government Partner Programs |
| January 5, 2010 |
Title Company Develops Online GFE Calculator |
| January 5, 2010 |
ALTA Mourns Loss of Two Industry Associates |
| January 5, 2010 |
First American Board Member Resigns |
| January 5, 2010 |
'Big is Bad' Catches on in Congress
Politico | January 5, 2010 |
| January 5, 2010 |
Changing of the Guard in Banking
Forbes | January 5, 2010 |
| January 5, 2010 |
Key Senators Debate Bank Reform Behind the Scenes
MarketWatch | January 5, 2010 |
| January 5, 2010 |
What's Acceptable for Bank Returns?
The New York Times | January 5, 2010 |
| January 5, 2010 |
Mortgage-Related Failures Hit Record Level in 2009
DSNews | January 5, 2010 |
| January 4, 2010 |
Housing Animal Spirits to Be Banished by Prime Foreclosures
Bloomberg | January 4, 2010 |
| January 4, 2010 |
U.S. Loan Effort Is Seen as Adding to Housing Woes
The New York Times | January 4, 2010 |
| January 4, 2010 |
This Week in Congress - January 4, 2010
No Meetings are Currently Scheduled |
| January 4, 2010 |
The Biggest Losers
Wall Street Journal | January 4, 2010 |
| January 4, 2010 |
Rules to Clarify Cost of Mortgages
The Wall Street Journal | January 4, 2010 |
| January 4, 2010 |
Thirty-Year Mortgage Rates Close 2009 Above 5% Threshold
DSNews | January 4, 2010 |
| January 4, 2010 |
Home Price Improvements Moderate, but Another Plunge not Likely: S&P
DSNews | January 4, 2010 |
| January 4, 2010 |
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished as Banks Seek Profits From Bailout
BusinessWeek | January 4, 2010 |
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