| 2010 |
| September 2, 2010 |
ALTA Comments on HUD’s 'Required Use' Provision |
| September 2, 2010 |
Ohio Supreme Court Rules Against Lender’s Use of Equitable Subrogation |
| August 31, 2010 |
Is Equitable Subrogation Dead for Lenders in Missouri? |
| August 31, 2010 |
The New Financial Reform Law: How it Impacts the Title Industry and Your Business |
| August 31, 2010 |
Calif. Title Company Reaches Settlement over Alleged Failure to File Rates |
| August 31, 2010 |
Wisconsin Passes Bill that Eases Curing of Simple Conveyance Mistakes |
| August 26, 2010 |
Former Pennsylvania Title Agent Sentenced for Stealing Escrow Funds |
| August 24, 2010 |
NAIC Title Insurance Task Force Adopts Proposed Title Agent Stat Plan |
| August 24, 2010 |
HUD Revises Settlement Cost Booklet |
| August 24, 2010 |
Why the New HUD-1 should be in the Cloud |
| August 19, 2010 |
Fannie to Prohibit Servicer-Specified Vendors |
| August 17, 2010 |
ALTA Board Adopts New Endorsement, Approves Revisions to Two Forms |
| August 17, 2010 |
VA Clarifies Itemization of Fees on HUD-1 |
| August 17, 2010 |
ALTA Applauds FHFA for Proposal to Protect Consumers from Dangerous Financial Scheme |
| August 12, 2010 |
Death of Estate Tax Poses Risk to Title Industry |
| August 12, 2010 |
New Jersey S.C. Says Underwriter not Liable for Attorney Defalcation |
| August 10, 2010 |
ALTA, State Associations Partner to Enhance Communications, Collaboration |
| August 10, 2010 |
First Class or Coach Class |
| August 5, 2010 |
VA Releases Guidance on Itemization of Credits and Title Charges |
| August 5, 2010 |
Fidelity Reduces Number of Underwriters |
| August 3, 2010 |
Working Group Nears Completion of Title Agent Data Collection Plan |
| August 3, 2010 |
Calif. Title Agency Finds Differentiator to Capture Market Share
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| August 3, 2010 |
Profile of the Indiana Land Title Association and its President |
| July 29, 2010 |
Title Agents Warned of Virus Attacking Escrow Accounts |
| July 29, 2010 |
ALTA Urges Treasury, FHFA to Ban Use of Dangerous Financial Scheme |
| July 29, 2010 |
Have You Encountered a Private Transfer Fee in Your Market? |
| July 27, 2010 |
Disclosing Fees for Closing Protection Letters/Insured Closing Letters on HUD-1 |
| July 27, 2010 |
Washington State Enacts New Rate Filing Regulations; Requires Data Collection from Agents |
| July 27, 2010 |
Law Firm Issues Fraud Alert |
| July 22, 2010 |
Indiana S.C. Rules Title Agents Liable for Missing Defect |
| July 22, 2010 |
Provision of Mortgage Reform Act Impacts Escrow Accounts |
| July 22, 2010 |
HUD Releases RESPA Roundup Document |
| July 22, 2010 |
Settlement Cost Booklet Updated |
| July 20, 2010 |
Financial Overhaul Legislation Introduces $1 Million Penalty for RESPA Violations |
| July 20, 2010 |
Why Should Title Companies Market to Consumers? |
| July 20, 2010 |
FHA Policy Changes Decrease Seller Concessions, Increase FICO Requirements |
| July 15, 2010 |
Gulf Coast Title Agents Endure Another Obstacle With Oil Spill |
| July 15, 2010 |
New Ohio Legislation Allows Priority Liens on Properties with Oil and Gas Wells |
| July 15, 2010 |
Landowner Fails in Bid to Keep Out Subdivision Granted Access Over Private Easement |
| July 13, 2010 |
The Docket: Title Agents, Insurers Must be Aware of Unique Laws Involving Indian Tribal Lands
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| July 13, 2010 |
MEDIA TOOLS: Responding to Negative Defalcation Media Reports |
| July 13, 2010 |
Check Out Who is Supporting ALTA’s Lobbying Efforts |
| July 8, 2010 |
Federal Judge Rules HUD's Ten-part Sham AfBA Test Unconstitutional |
| July 8, 2010 |
Louisiana Governor Signs Bill Banning Private Transfer Fees |
| July 8, 2010 |
ALTA Membership Benefit Helps Title Agency Land New Commercial Business |
| July 6, 2010 |
A Dirty Dozen: Examples of Challenges to Timely and Cost-Effective Access To Public Land Records |
| July 6, 2010 |
Revised GFE Not a Changed Circumstance |
| July 6, 2010 |
N.C. Governor Signs Legislation Banning Private Transfer Fees |
| July 1, 2010 |
Title Agents Feverishly Close Deals Not Knowing Fate of Tax Credit Deadline |
| July 1, 2010 |
Flood Insurance Extension Passed |
| July 1, 2010 |
The New Financial Reform Legislation: Overview and Impact on the Title Insurance Industry |
| June 29, 2010 |
HUD Reminds Industry New HUD-1 Not a Disbursement Document
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| June 29, 2010 |
Federal Appeals Court Offers Opinion on Alleged Kickback Violations |
| June 29, 2010 |
HUD Claries Rule that Real Estate Brokers, Agents Can’t Take Referral Fees for Home Warranties |
| June 24, 2010 |
HUD to Increase RESPA Compliance Enforcement Activity |
| June 24, 2010 |
Mass. UPL Debate Heads to State Supreme Court
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| June 24, 2010 |
Hawaii Bans Private Transfer Fees; Three More States Await Governors’ Signature |
| June 24, 2010 |
Title Companies Held Liable for Employees’ Role in $30M Fraud |
| June 22, 2010 |
HUD Settlement Cost Booklet a Great Resource to Educate Consumers on GFE-HUD-1 |
| June 22, 2010 |
ALTA’s TIPAC Making Strides to Pass 2010 Goal
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| June 22, 2010 |
New Jersey Amendment Would Create Flat Rate for All Copies |
| June 17, 2010 |
Provider List vs. Approved Provider List |
| June 17, 2010 |
Bills Introduced in Delaware to Consolidate Recordation System |
| June 17, 2010 |
Mississippi Joins States Banning Private Transfer Fees; N.J. Bill Advances |
| June 17, 2010 |
TIPAC Donors for the Month of May |
| June 15, 2010 |
The Docket: Minn. Supreme Court Ruling Signals Risk of Relying on Tract Index |
| June 15, 2010 |
ALTA Urges Congress to Reauthorize National Flood Insurance Program |
| June 15, 2010 |
Ohio Becomes 11th State to Ban Private Transfer Fees |
| June 10, 2010 |
GSEs Issue Uniform Loan Delivery Data Requirements |
| June 10, 2010 |
Louisiana Nears Ban of Private Transfer Fees |
| June 10, 2010 |
New Federal Rules allow Loan Mods during Active Bankruptcy Case |
| June 8, 2010 |
HUD Seeks Comment on ‘Required Use’
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| June 8, 2010 |
Maryland Passes AfBA Legislation |
| June 8, 2010 |
Indiana Department of Insurance Releases RESPA FAQs |
| June 3, 2010 |
First American offers Strategic Outlook Following Company Split |
| June 3, 2010 |
National Flood Insurance Program Expires Once Again; Could Delay Closings |
| June 3, 2010 |
Ohio Bill to Ban Private Transfer Fees Awaits Governor’s Signature |
| June 1, 2010 |
Title Agency Says Evaluation System for HUD-Foreclosure Work ‘Flawed' |
| June 1, 2010 |
Ohio Senate Passes Bill to Ban Private Transfer Fees |
| June 1, 2010 |
N.Y. State Bar Urges Governor to Sign Bill Giving More Power to Prosecute UPL Cases |
| May 27, 2010 |
Title 101: A Day in the Life of a Title |
| May 27, 2010 |
Hawaii Enacts Buyer’s Choice Legislation |
| May 27, 2010 |
Pryor to Remain ‘Active’ in Industry after Resigning as CEO of Lenders Title |
| May 25, 2010 |
How Transfer Taxes are Handled by State |
| May 25, 2010 |
Title Industry Veteran Named Interim Insurance Superintendent in N.M.
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| May 25, 2010 |
Ohio-Based Title Agency Expands Commercial Operation |
| May 20, 2010 |
New Flat-Fee Recording Structure Expected in Wisconsin |
| May 20, 2010 |
Minn. Governor Signs Bill Outlawing Private Transfer Fees |
| May 20, 2010 |
Two Iowa Counties Refuse to Provide Records to Electronic Database |
| May 20, 2010 |
N.J. Title Agency Owner Accused in $2.7M Mortgage Fraud Case |
| May 18, 2010 |
How to Disclose Survey Fees on the GFE/HUD-1 |
| May 18, 2010 |
HUD Clarifies Prohibition on Private Transfer Fees |
| May 18, 2010 |
Wisconsin Title Agency Makes Acquisition |
| May 18, 2010 |
HUD Names New RESPA Director |
| May 13, 2010 |
Copy Machines Could Pose Security Risk to Private Info |
| May 13, 2010 |
Fees in Illinois for ‘Non-Certified’ Copies Could Increase Dramatically |
| May 13, 2010 |
Stewart Settles Allegations it Violated Georgia Insurance Laws |
| May 13, 2010 |
TIPAC Club Level Contributors for April 2010 |
| May 11, 2010 |
How to Denote Owner’s Title Insurance on New GFE/HUD-1 |
| May 11, 2010 |
Industry Earns Victory in Wave of Antitrust Cases |
| May 11, 2010 |
Real Estate Brokerage Forms Alliance with Wisconsin-based Title Agency |
| May 6, 2010 |
RESPA Implementation Painful, Not Fatal |
| May 6, 2010 |
Past President Receives Award for Outstanding Achievement |
| May 6, 2010 |
Whitey Herzog Entertains During 2010 Business Strategies Conference |
| May 6, 2010 |
Washington State Judge Rules Underwriters Liable for Agent Actions |
| May 6, 2010 |
Maryland, Iowa Join States Banning Private Transfer Fees |
| May 4, 2010 |
'Crisis is a Terrible Thing to Waste' |
| May 4, 2010 |
Future of ALTA: Dues Restructuring? |
| May 4, 2010 |
Vendors Share Product Offerings during Demo Sessions |
| May 4, 2010 |
Investors Title Reports Q1 Earnings |
| April 29, 2010 |
New Title Insurance Rules in Colorado go into effect May 1 |
| April 29, 2010 |
Iowa to License Closing Agents |
| April 29, 2010 |
First American Title Segment Reports $28.6M Profit during First Quarter |
| April 29, 2010 |
Stewart Narrows Q1 Loss |
| April 28, 2010 |
Senate GOP Blocks Regulatory Reform Bill For Third Time |
| April 27, 2010 |
RESPA Task Force Analyzes Tolerance Cure Alternatives |
| April 27, 2010 |
Old Republic Title Group Narrows Q1 loss as Premiums Earned Increases |
| April 27, 2010 |
Group Purchases Title Agency from First American |
| April 27, 2010 |
Title Agency Named one of Best Places to Work in Idaho |
| April 22, 2010 |
Fidelity National Title Group Reports Solid Q1 |
| April 22, 2010 |
Marketing Material to Help Your Operation |
| April 22, 2010 |
Co-Owner of Missouri-based Title Agency Pleads Guilty to $2.7M Fraud |
| April 20, 2010 |
Have You Scheduled a Tour of Your Agency? |
| April 20, 2010 |
ALTA’ Standard Procedures and Controls for Title Industry Finalized |
| April 20, 2010 |
Processing Services Company Acquires Title Agency for $1.5M |
| April 20, 2010 |
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorized |
| April 15, 2010 |
'Common Practice' in Locality Determines Disclosure of Transfer Taxes |
| April 15, 2010 |
The Title Industry on Twitter: Now What? |
| April 15, 2010 |
New Indiana Law Limits Who Can Maintain Escrow Accounts |
| April 15, 2010 |
Two Former Title Agency Owners Entangled in Fraud Cases |
| April 13, 2010 |
Fidelity Appeals Fraud Case before Georgia Supreme Court |
| April 13, 2010 |
HUD Reshuffles RESPA Office |
| April 13, 2010 |
Connecticut Insurance Department Fines Chicago Title |
| April 13, 2010 |
FHA to Accept E-Sigs on Third-Party Documents |
| April 8, 2010 |
Joint-Owned VMC to Close |
| April 8, 2010 |
How to Handle Transfer Taxes on the New HUD-1 |
| April 8, 2010 |
Final Publication of ALTA Forms Approved in February |
| April 6, 2010 |
HUD Releases Latest RESPA FAQs Update |
| April 6, 2010 |
Hire Smart: How to Find Good People in a Bad Economy |
| April 6, 2010 |
N.D. Title Company Expands Offerings, Names COO |
| April 1, 2010 |
Battle Over Foreclosure Sales in Illinois Intensifies |
| April 1, 2010 |
National Lender Selects Exclusive Settlement Agent for Residential Deals |
| March 30, 2010 |
Expiration of National Flood Insurance Program Could Impede Closings |
| March 30, 2010 |
Evolution of ALTA’s Policy Forms: The 1970s |
| March 30, 2010 |
FDIC Closes Four Banks |
| March 25, 2010 |
Title Industry not Responsible for Lenders Mistakes on GFE/HUD-1, HUD Says |
| March 25, 2010 |
ALTA Urges HUD to Clarify Position on Private Transfer Fees |
| March 25, 2010 |
HUD Names Calif. Agency as Mortgagee Compliance Manager |
| March 23, 2010 |
With Careful Preparation, Title Agents Can Grow Business |
| March 23, 2010 |
First American Lawsuit Attacks the Fund’s Joint Venture |
| March 23, 2010 |
Calif. Title Agency, Two Marketers Settle Alleged Rebating Violations |
| March 18, 2010 |
A Training Investment That Pays Dividends |
| March 18, 2010 |
Ninth Circuit Weighs In On Overcharges under RESPA |
| March 18, 2010 |
Utah Governor Signs Bill Banning Private Transfer Fees |
| March 16, 2010 |
Getting Business: Real Estate Models Continue to Evolve |
| March 16, 2010 |
Market Flooded With Undervalued Properties |
| March 16, 2010 |
New ALTA Members |
| 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 9, 2010 |
FHA to Remain Lending Horse, Mortgage Expert Predicts |
| March 9, 2010 |
Fannie Mae Issues Bulletin Highlighting Changes to Purchase Addendum |
| March 9, 2010 |
Increase in Upfront Premiums for FHA Mortgage Insurance |
| 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 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 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’ |
| 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 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 18, 2010 |
Stewart Reports Q4 Profit |
| February 18, 2010 |
N.C.-based Investors Title Turns Profit in Fourth Quarter, Full-Year 2009 |
| 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 11, 2010 |
Evolution of ALTA’s Policy Forms: The 1960s |
| February 11, 2010 |
Get to Know the NELTA President |
| February 9, 2010 |
ALTA Board Approves Changes to Several Policy Forms |
| February 9, 2010 |
Fidelity Merges Colorado Title Companies |
| February 9, 2010 |
TIPAC Contributors List for January 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 |
Maryland Title Agency Owner Allegedly Steals Millions to Fuel Day-Trading |
| 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 |
| 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 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 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 19, 2010 |
Calculation of Short Sale Transfer Fee Causes Concern in Maryland County |
| January 19, 2010 |
Ultimate Fighter Sues Title Agency |
| January 19, 2010 |
Title Agent Sentenced for Defalcation Prior to Katrina |
| 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 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 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 6, 2010 |
Complete List of 2009 ALTA TIPAC Donors |
| January 5, 2010 |
Title Industry’s Future ‘Being Decided Now’ |
| January 5, 2010 |
ALTA PAC Passes $250K Goal |
| January 5, 2010 |
Title Company Develops Online GFE Calculator |
