| 2011 |
| December 29, 2011 |
ALTA 2011 Year In Review |
| December 29, 2011 |
20 Things NOT to do in Social Media for Real Estate |
| December 29, 2011 |
ALTA TIPAC Contributors [PDF] |
| December 27, 2011 |
Deadline for NAIC Mandatory Reporting of Property Type and Rate Draws Concern |
| December 27, 2011 |
ALTA Makes Successful Push to Prevent Wall Street from Stealing Main Street’s Home Equity
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| December 27, 2011 |
Down Payment Gift-Giving Rules |
| December 27, 2011 |
Congress Extends Flood Insurance until May 31, 2012 |
| December 22, 2011 |
Southern Title Placed Into Receivership |
| December 22, 2011 |
Stewart Title Sticky Note Helps Restore Christmas Spirit |
| December 22, 2011 |
Indiana Title Company Makes Acquisition |
| December 20, 2011 |
FHA Anti-Flipping Rule Waiver Expires Dec. 31 |
| December 20, 2011 |
Deadline Dec. 21 to Comment on Second Round of Draft Settlement Disclosure Form |
| December 20, 2011 |
National Flood Insurance Program Now Faces New Deadline |
| December 15, 2011 |
Long-Term Flood Insurance Extension Included in Controversial Payroll Tax Cut Bill |
| December 15, 2011 |
CFPB Releases Second Round of Draft Settlement Disclosure Form |
| December 15, 2011 |
NAIC to Analyze Risk-Based Capital for Title Insurers |
| December 15, 2011 |
Market Movers: Glance at Top Gainers and Losers in Loans Closed |
| December 13, 2011 |
The Docket: California Suit Addresses Lien Priority in Race State |
| December 13, 2011 |
Congress Nears Six-Month Flood Insurance Extension |
| December 13, 2011 |
House to Markup GSE Reform Bill
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| December 8, 2011 |
Title Industry Operating Income Up 1.7 Percent |
| December 8, 2011 |
Cordray Nomination to Head CFPB Fails in Senate |
| December 8, 2011 |
First American Settles Claims Suit With Bank of America, Fiserv |
| December 8, 2011 |
Consumer Concerns Stabilize in November as Home Price Expectations Improve |
| December 6, 2011 |
ALTA Task Force Meets With CFPB; Shares Concerns of Draft Final Disclosure |
| December 6, 2011 |
Audio of First Am v. Edwards U.S. Supreme Court RESPA Case Available |
| December 6, 2011 |
ALTA CPL Forms Published as Final |
| December 1, 2011 |
ALTA Reports Title Premiums Dip 4.6 percent |
| December 1, 2011 |
ALTA Member Exclusive Benefit: Title Insurance Education Articles |
| November 29, 2011 |
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in RESPA Case |
| November 29, 2011 |
Access to Public Land Records: The Battle Continues |
| November 29, 2011 |
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Maximum Loan Limits Set for 2012 |
| November 22, 2011 |
ALTA Convinces Freddie Mac to Modify Short Sale Affidavit |
| November 22, 2011 |
ALTA RESPA Task Force Comments on First Round of Draft Final Disclosure |
| November 17, 2011 |
Michigan Supreme Court Rules in Favor of ALTA-Supported MERS Case |
| November 17, 2011 |
Another Extension of Flood Program Imminent |
| November 17, 2011 |
Title Company Sues Bank After Cyber Attack Results in $200K Loss |
| November 15, 2011 |
Title and Settlement Agents Must Remember to Comply with OFAC Regulations |
| November 15, 2011 |
Survey: Title, Lending Industries Developing Strategies for RESPA Regs |
| November 15, 2011 |
Market Movers: Glance at Top Gainers and Losers in Loans Closed |
| November 10, 2011 |
NAIC Focuses on Improving Title Industry Oversight |
| November 10, 2011 |
ALTA Urges Congress to Restore Conforming Loan Limits Through 2013 |
| November 10, 2011 |
The Docket: Wisconsin Court Restores Certain Landowner Rights to Abandoned Rights-of-Way |
| November 8, 2011 |
CFPB Unveils Initial Drafts of Closing Disclosure |
| November 8, 2011 |
ALTA RESPA Task Force Addresses Concerns Over Initial Mortgage Disclosure |
| November 8, 2011 |
ALTA Members Give Title 101 Presentation to NAIC Regulators |
| November 3, 2011 |
Senate Bill Would Require Lenders to Consider Home Energy Costs in Underwriting Process |
| November 3, 2011 |
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Housing Finance Reform Legislation |
| November 1, 2011 |
ALTA Approves Updated Statement Regarding Cost of Public Records |
| November 1, 2011 |
Survey Finds Five Homebuying Myths |
| November 1, 2011 |
VA Announces Funding Fee Refund Procedures |
| November 1, 2011 |
ALTA Member Benefit Tools
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| November 1, 2011 |
HUD Suspends Allied Home Mortgage |
| October 27, 2011 |
First American Title Segment Reports Q3 Profit |
| October 27, 2011 |
Old Republic's Title Division Posts Positive Results in Third Quarter |
| October 27, 2011 |
Stewart Earnings Improve in Latest Quarter |
| October 27, 2011 |
California Amends Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Requirements |
| October 27, 2011 |
FIO Director Says Agency Cannot Be a Full-Blown Regulator
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| October 25, 2011 |
FHFA Confirms Title Insurance Remains Part of HARP Program |
| October 25, 2011 |
ALTA Members Reminded FIRPTA Applies to Short Sales |
| October 25, 2011 |
Federal Insurance Office Seeks Comments on How to Modernize, Improve Insurance Regulation |
| October 25, 2011 |
ALTA Successfully Pushes Senate to Pass Amendment Restoring Higher Conforming Loan Limit |
| October 20, 2011 |
Navy SEAL Shares How to Achieve Success Through Flawless Execution |
| October 20, 2011 |
ALTA Board Approves New Forms During Annual Convention |
| October 20, 2011 |
ALTA Asks Members to Contact Congress about Supporting Loan Limit Bill |
| October 20, 2011 |
The Docket: N.Y. Court Addresses Policy Coverage Involving Fraudulent Transaction |
| October 20, 2011 |
Fidelity’s Title Group Posts Solid Third Quarter |
| October 18, 2011 |
New ALTA President Urges Industry to Explain Value so 'Grandma Can Understand' |
| October 18, 2011 |
CFPB Unveils Latest Round of Disclosure Prototype; Turns Sights to Closing Document |
| October 18, 2011 |
VA Updates Funding Fee |
| October 14, 2011 |
State of the Industry: Experts Provide Market Snapshot |
| October 14, 2011 |
Title Industry ‘On the Edge of Glory’ |
| October 14, 2011 |
Annual Convention Attendees Learn Tools to Become Effective Storytellers |
| October 14, 2011 |
New York Becomes 37th State to Restrict Dangerous Private Transfer Fees |
| October 13, 2011 |
ALTA Positioned for Success, CEO Tells Convention Attendees |
| October 13, 2011 |
Economist Says Industry Only Halfway through Down Cycle |
| October 13, 2011 |
ALTA Announces Membership Surpasses 4,000 to Set New Record |
| October 13, 2011 |
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear RESPA Case Over Unearned Fees |
| October 11, 2011 |
CFPB Says One More Round of Mortgage Disclosure before Turning to HUD |
| October 11, 2011 |
2011 Annual Convention Preview |
| October 11, 2011 |
Federal Lawsuit Accuses Lenders of Charging Attorney, Settlement Fees on VA Loans |
| October 6, 2011 |
ALTA Comments on Benefits of Providing Homeownership Incentives |
| October 6, 2011 |
Mississippi S.C. Considers New UPL Requirements |
| October 6, 2011 |
New York Debuts New Department of Financial Services |
| October 4, 2011 |
ALTA Urges Minnesota S.C. to Reverse Decision Awarding Damages Exceeding Policy Limit |
| October 4, 2011 |
RESPA Task Force to Press CFPB About New HUD-1, Mortgage Disclosures |
| October 4, 2011 |
False Statements, Debt Elimination Among Leading Mortgage Fraud Scams |
| October 4, 2011 |
HUD Clarifies MIP Charges for Certain Loans |
| October 4, 2011 |
Bank Failure in Texas Pushes Total to 74 in 2011 |
| September 29, 2011 |
How Does Your Operation Measure Up? |
| September 29, 2011 |
2011 New Home Sales Projected to be Lowest on Record |
| September 27, 2011 |
ALTA Files Brief with Michigan Supreme Court in MERS Case |
| September 27, 2011 |
ALTA TIPAC Contributors |
| September 27, 2011 |
National Flood Insurance Program Extended Through Nov. 18 |
| September 27, 2011 |
FDIC Files Complaint Against Title Companies for Role in Alleged Fraud
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| September 22, 2011 |
ALTA Submits Letter to CFPB Addressing Mortgage Disclosure Issues |
| September 22, 2011 |
Market Movers: Glance at Top Gainers and Losers in Loans Closed |
| September 22, 2011 |
Oral Arguments Scheduled in U.S. Supreme Court RESPA Case |
| September 22, 2011 |
OCC Details New Foreclosure Complaint Process |
| September 20, 2011 |
Agent Defalcation Forces Regional Underwriter to Suspend Issuance of New Policies |
| September 20, 2011 |
ALTA Comments on Efforts to Reduce Foreclosure Backlog |
| September 20, 2011 |
Congress Considers Short-Term Extension for Flood Insurance Program |
| September 20, 2011 |
N.J. Governor Signs Bulk Sales Legislation |
| September 15, 2011 |
ALTA’s RESPA Task Force Addresses Latest Mortgage Disclosure Prototype |
| September 15, 2011 |
Info to Share: NAIC Launches Home Inventory App for Android |
| September 15, 2011 |
HUD Warns Mortgagees for Failing to Report Mortgage Record Changes |
| September 13, 2011 |
The Docket: MERS Cases Highlight Need for Agents to Work with Counsel, Underwriter |
| September 13, 2011 |
CFPB Releases Fourth Round of Combined Mortgage Disclosure Forms |
| September 13, 2011 |
Proposed Bill Would Create Title Insurance System in Philippines |
| September 8, 2011 |
HUD Issues Mortgage Letter on FHA Loan Limits |
| September 8, 2011 |
New Jersey Authorizes Major Lenders to Resume Foreclosures |
| September 8, 2011 |
Fannie Mae Amends Foreclosure Process and Fees in Hawaii |
| September 8, 2011 |
FDIC Initiates Investor Match Program |
| September 6, 2011 |
ALTA Addresses Freddie Mac Short Sale Addendum Issues |
| September 6, 2011 |
Title Industry Survey Measures Operating Statistics, Curative Efforts |
| September 1, 2011 |
ALTA Files Amicus Brief in RESPA Case before U.S. Supreme Court |
| September 1, 2011 |
CFPB Adopts Policy to Promote Transparency in Rulemaking Process |
| August 30, 2011 |
Career Level Influences LinkedIn Usage |
| August 30, 2011 |
Smart Phone Deposit Apps Open Door to Potential Fraud |
| August 30, 2011 |
CFPB Issues Interim Final Rules Describing Investigatory and Enforcement Procedures |
| August 25, 2011 |
ALTA Participates on Webinar Discussing Efforts to Ban Dangerous Private Transfer Fees |
| August 25, 2011 |
Several ALTA Member Title Companies, Industry Vendors Listed on Inc. 5000 List |
| August 23, 2011 |
The Docket: Virginia Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Waterfront Property Rights
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| August 23, 2011 |
Rate of Contract Failures Holds Steady in July |
| August 23, 2011 |
Poll: Nearly Half of Notaries Lack Protection from Flawed Notarizations |
| August 23, 2011 |
Bank Closures in 2011 Reach 68 |
| August 18, 2011 |
NAIC Title Insurance Task Force to Address Several Industry Issues during Summer Meeting |
| August 18, 2011 |
USDA Coffer Contains $11.2 Billion to Guarantee No-Down Mortgages |
| August 18, 2011 |
ALTA Board Member Honored for Professional, Civic Achievements |
| August 18, 2011 |
Welcome the Latest ALTA Members |
| August 18, 2011 |
37 Community Banks Receive $418M to Help Small Businesses Access Capital |
| August 16, 2011 |
Contract Cancellations Impact Closed Title Orders |
| August 16, 2011 |
ABA Approves New Uniform Law on Notarial Acts |
| August 16, 2011 |
The Impact of Recent Changes on Homeowners and Businesses |
| August 16, 2011 |
Economy Continues in Roller Coaster Fashion |
| August 11, 2011 |
ALTA Comments on Third Round of Mortgage Disclosure Forms |
| August 11, 2011 |
Second Quarter Metro Prices Mixed with Little Change |
| August 11, 2011 |
HUD Unveils Web-based Map to Attract Private capital into Areas Recovering from Foreclosure |
| August 11, 2011 |
Title Insurance Veteran Inspires Hope in Book about Cancer Survivors |
| August 9, 2011 |
ALTA Supports Bipartisan Bill to Extend Mortgage Loan Limits |
| August 9, 2011 |
ALTA Member Wins British Seniors Open Amateur |
| August 9, 2011 |
CATIC Reports Strong Results for First Six Months |
| August 9, 2011 |
Investors Title Company Announces Second-Quarter 2011 Results |
| August 4, 2011 |
The Docket: Federal Court Ruling Impacts Title Policy Arbitration Agreements
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| August 4, 2011 |
Senate Bill Proposes Federal Tax Lien Registry |
| August 4, 2011 |
Lender Offers Rural Buyers No-Down Payment Loans |
| August 2, 2011 |
CFPB Reveals Third Round of Draft Mortgage Disclosure Form |
| August 2, 2011 |
NAIC Agent Data Call Implementation Guide Sent to Title Task Force
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| August 2, 2011 |
ALTA Forms Approved in June Published as Final |
| August 2, 2011 |
ALTA Urges Regulators to Avoid ‘Wild West’ Approach by Including Title Insurance in Risk Retention Provision |
| July 28, 2011 |
ALTA Names New CEO |
| July 28, 2011 |
First American Releases Q2 Earnings |
| July 28, 2011 |
Old Republic Details Second Quarter Results |
| July 28, 2011 |
Stewart Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2011 |
| July 28, 2011 |
New Jersey Nixes Notary Use of Webcams |
| July 26, 2011 |
ALTA CEO to Step Down; Accepts Offer in Private Sector |
| July 26, 2011 |
Fidelity’s Title Group Reports Strong Second Quarter |
| July 26, 2011 |
ALTA Urges Inclusion of Title Insurance in Qualified Mortgage Standard |
| July 26, 2011 |
New Jersey Title to Cease Issuing New Committments |
| July 26, 2011 |
FTC Refrains from Enforcing Most of Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rule |
| July 21, 2011 |
ALTA Responds to Closing Cost Study |
| July 21, 2011 |
ALTA Urges One-Year Extension of Current Mortgage Loan Limits |
| July 21, 2011 |
California Passes Statute Impacting Short Sales |
| July 19, 2011 |
CFPB Set to Open Doors Thursday as Uncertainty Persists |
| July 19, 2011 |
GAO Report Analyzes Potential Impacts of Dodd-Frank on Mortgage Market
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| July 19, 2011 |
July 2011 U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook: Soft Patch or Double Dip? |
| July 19, 2011 |
U.S. Senate Considers Flood Bill |
| July 14, 2011 |
ALTA Board Approves New Endorsements; Forms Committee Issues Technical Correction |
| July 14, 2011 |
ALTA President Shines During Congressional Hearing |
| July 14, 2011 |
New Florida Insurer Insolvency Law Protects Title Insurance Policyholders |
| July 14, 2011 |
House Approves ALTA Supported Bill to Extend Flood Program for Five Years |
| July 12, 2011 |
ALTA President to Testify During Congressional Hearing on Wednesday |
| July 12, 2011 |
HUD Issues Corrections, Clarifications to RESPA |
| July 12, 2011 |
ALTA Urges Opposition to Amendment Terminating National Flood Insurance Program |
| July 12, 2011 |
ALTA, Coalition for Sensible Housing Policy Respond to Comments from Rep. Frank |
| July 7, 2011 |
ALTA Addresses Problems of Roll-up Lines and Lack of Itemization on HUD-1 |
| July 7, 2011 |
Poll: Advocacy, Communications Top ALTA Member Benefits |
| July 5, 2011 |
Military Financial Services Provider Purchases National Title Company |
| July 5, 2011 |
Photos Available from ALTA Federal and Business Strategies Conferences |
| July 5, 2011 |
HUD Issues Safe Act Final Rule |
| July 5, 2011 |
West Virginia Names Acting Insurance Commissioner |
| June 28, 2011 |
CFPB Releases Second Round of Combined Disclosure Forms |
| June 28, 2011 |
Overcharging for Records Limits Transparency, Amicus Brief Argues |
| June 28, 2011 |
North Carolina Passes UPL Bill |
| June 23, 2011 |
ALTA Urges Regulators to Revise QRM Provision |
| June 23, 2011 |
Coalition White Paper Warns Proposed QRM Provision Harms Creditworthy Borrowers |
| June 23, 2011 |
OFAC Tightens Libya Sanctions |
| June 23, 2011 |
ALTA Supports Efforts to create a U.S. Covered Bond Market
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| June 21, 2011 |
The U.S. Supreme Court to Hear RESPA Case |
| June 21, 2011 |
Moody’s Says Risk-Retention Provision Needs Reworked |
| June 21, 2011 |
Federal Reserve Board Publishes HOEPA Fee-Based Trigger Adjustment |
| June 21, 2011 |
HUD Announces Dates for Hope for Homeowners Phase-Out |
| June 16, 2011 |
ALTA Addresses Questions About Revised Survey Standards |
| June 16, 2011 |
Title Agents of All Sizes Can Compete in Growing Short Sale Market |
| June 16, 2011 |
Report Highlights Most Affordable and Most Expensive Real Estate Markets |
| June 14, 2011 |
U.S. Supreme Court Expected to Decide Whether To Review RESPA Case |
| June 14, 2011 |
Underwriter Files Lawsuit Against Agent Over Missing Escrow Funds |
| June 14, 2011 |
First-Quarter Market Share Analysis Shows Industry Improvement |
| June 9, 2011 |
Fannie Mae Issues New Servicing Standards for Delinquent Loans |
| June 9, 2011 |
Best Practices When Handling Deed in Lieu Transactions |
| June 9, 2011 |
ALTA Board Member Comments on State of the Industry, Value of Title Insurance |
| June 7, 2011 |
Title Insurer’s Duty to Defend Addressed in Several Court Cases |
| June 7, 2011 |
ALTA Supports Federal Regulators’ Extension of Comment Period for Qualified Residential Mortgage |
| June 7, 2011 |
House Passes One-Year Extension of Flood Program |
| June 7, 2011 |
ALTA’s Ailes Comments on NAIC’s National Title Agent Data Call, Efforts to Improve Consumer Shopping and Reduce Fraud |
| June 2, 2011 |
GAO Report Addresses Foreclosure Documentation Problems |
| June 2, 2011 |
Property Records Industry Association Releases Whitepaper on Land Records |
| May 31, 2011 |
HUD Announces Several Rule Changes and Proposals |
| May 31, 2011 |
Hawaii Places Moratorium on New Regular Nonjudicial Foreclosures |
| May 31, 2011 |
OCC Proposes Rule to Implement Provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act
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| May 26, 2011 |
Technologies Your Title Company Won’t Survive Without |
| May 26, 2011 |
Reminder: Deadline Tomorrow to Offer Feedback on Mortgage Disclosure Prototypes |
| May 26, 2011 |
11 Cities Where Homes Sell the Fastest |
| May 26, 2011 |
States Banning Private Transfer Fees Grows to 33 |
| May 24, 2011 |
The Docket: Maryland Court Makes Narrow Ruling on What is Considered Forgery |
| May 24, 2011 |
HUD Issues Guidance for $100-down Financing Program for REOs |
| May 24, 2011 |
Full House to Address Flood Insurance Reform |
| May 24, 2011 |
Thirty States Now Restrict Use of Private Transfer Fees |
| May 19, 2011 |
ALTA Urges Members to Comment on CFPB’s Initial Mortgage Disclosure Prototypes |
| May 19, 2011 |
Enterprise Workflow Platforms Provide Title Agents Alternative to Traditional Settlement Software Applications |
| May 19, 2011 |
Proposed Executive Order Could Impact Title Companies Awarded Government Contracts |
| May 17, 2011 |
Three Underwriters File Joint Federal Lawsuit in New Mexico Land Grant Dispute |
| May 17, 2011 |
Latest GSE Reform Bill Includes Title Insurance Requirement |
| May 17, 2011 |
CFPB to Unveil Draft of Combined RESPA/TILA Disclosure Form |
| May 17, 2011 |
Freddie Mac Offers Closing Cost Assistance on Foreclosure Purchases |
| May 17, 2011 |
Indiana Joins List of States Restricting Private Transfer Fees; Similar Bill Awaits Governor Signature in Arkansas |
| May 12, 2011 |
‘Only Way to Get Out of This is to Let People Fail’ |
| May 12, 2011 |
Syndicated Columnist Offers Advice on How Title Industry Can Garner Better Press |
| May 12, 2011 |
Professional Development Session Wrap Up from Day 2 |
| May 12, 2011 |
HUD Issues Guidance to Mortgagees Working With FHA Borrowers Who are Disaster Victims
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| May 12, 2011 |
Michigan Title Agents Urged to Work With Underwriters When Closing Transactions Subsequent to a Foreclosure by MERS |
| May 10, 2011 |
Surviving Title Agents Sowing Seeds for Future Success |
| May 10, 2011 |
Economist: Moving Forward as the Recession Recedes |
| May 10, 2011 |
Professional Development Session Wrap up |
| May 10, 2011 |
Conference Attendees Compete in Title Bowl Challenge |
| May 5, 2011 |
Changes to Privacy Regulations in India Could Impact Title Outsourcing Business |
| May 5, 2011 |
Texas Jury Rules in Favor of Stewart in Mexico Land Dispute |
| May 5, 2011 |
Minnesota Announces Enforcement Actions Against Title Companies |
| May 3, 2011 |
ALTA Past President Marvin Bowling Passes Away |
| May 3, 2011 |
Fidelity Posts Strong Q1 |
| May 3, 2011 |
Dodd-Frank Ranks as Highest Compliance Concern for Lenders in 2011 |
| April 28, 2011 |
Title Industry Wins Significant Rate Battle in New Mexico
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| April 28, 2011 |
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Issues Opinion Regarding Unauthorized Practice of Law |
| April 28, 2011 |
First American Reports Q1 Earnings |
| April 28, 2011 |
Stewart Releases First-quarter Results |
| April 28, 2011 |
Old Republic’s Title Group Posts Profit During First Quarter |
| April 26, 2011 |
ALTA Files Brief in Massachusetts Foreclosure Lawsuit |
| April 26, 2011 |
ALTA Releases Final Year-End and Fourth-Quarter 2010 Market Share Analysis |
| April 26, 2011 |
Montana, North Dakota Join List of States Banning Private Transfer Fees |
| April 25, 2011 |
Register Online for the 2011 Business Strategies Conference |
| April 25, 2011 |
Record Your Personalized Marketing Video at the Business Strategies Conference |
| April 5, 2011 |
Flood Insurance Bill Expected to Move Forward |
| April 5, 2011 |
Nevada Bill Would Increase Recording Fees |
| April 5, 2011 |
Virginia Joins Growing List of States Banning Private Transfer Fees |
| April 1, 2011 |
Federal Appeals Court Suspends Loan Officer Compensation Rule |
| March 31, 2011 |
Will New LO Rule Impact Payments to Affiliated Title Companies? |
| March 31, 2011 |
ALTA Warns QRM Proposal Fails to Promote Sound Lending Practices |
| March 31, 2011 |
SBA Launches Temporary Program for Commercial Real Estate |
| March 31, 2011 |
ALTA Comments on Congressional Proposals to Eliminate GSEs |
| March 29, 2011 |
Industry Faces Increased Costs to Get Deals Closed |
| March 29, 2011 |
ALTA Urges Continued Support of International Real Property Foundation
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| March 29, 2011 |
2006 ALTA Policy Forms ‘With Modifications’ Approved for Use in Florida
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| March 24, 2011 |
Deadline Approaches to File Claim in Federal Gulf Coast Oil Spill Trial |
| March 24, 2011 |
National Governors Association Issues Policy Against Private Transfer Fees |
| March 22, 2011 |
HUD Issues Guidance for Loan Originator Compensation Rule
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| March 22, 2011 |
Florida Bill Would Deregulate Land Surveyors |
| March 22, 2011 |
Wisconsin Agency Expands Footprint with Acquisition |
| March 17, 2011 |
ALTA Completes Successful Federal Conference and Lobby Day |
| March 17, 2011 |
TIPAC Honors 2010 Contributors |
| March 17, 2011 |
FHFA Extends Home Affordable Refi Program |
| March 15, 2011 |
ALTA Discusses Draft of Combined Mortgage Disclosure Forms |
| March 15, 2011 |
ALTA Discusses GSE Reform, Other Market Concerns at Annual Federal Conference in D.C. |
| March 15, 2011 |
Industry Prepares for Amplified RESPA Enforcement Climate |
| March 15, 2011 |
ALTA’s Underwriters Section Meeting Update |
| March 15, 2011 |
ALTA’s Abstracters and Agents Section Meeting Update |
| March 10, 2011 |
Virus Attack Amplifies Need for Title Companies to Safeguard Private Information |
| March 10, 2011 |
ALTA TIPAC Contributors [PDF] |
| March 10, 2011 |
ALTA Member Honored With Top 40 Under 40 Distinction |
| March 8, 2011 |
Fed Issues Policies Regarding Escrow Accounts |
| March 8, 2011 |
New FTC Rules Require Short Sale Disclosures |
| March 8, 2011 |
S.D. Governor Signs Legislation Banning Private Transfer Fees |
| March 3, 2011 |
Utilize Exclusive ALTA Member Tools to Provide Education about the Title Industry |
| March 3, 2011 |
Texas Bill Would Ban Private Transfer Fees by Closing Loopholes in Current Law |
| March 3, 2011 |
Defalcation Hampers 2010 Financial Results for Regional Underwriter |
| March 1, 2011 |
TIPAC Sets Record in 2010; Sets Higher Goals for 2011 |
| March 1, 2011 |
Virginia Bill Impacts Signing of Electronic Notaries |
| March 1, 2011 |
Details of Proposed N.Y. Department of Financial Regulation Emerge |
| February 24, 2011 |
First American Title Segment Reports Strongest Quarter Since 2006 |
| February 24, 2011 |
HUD Clarifies Guidance for Refinances
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| February 24, 2011 |
ALTA Board Approves Endorsement Adoptions and Revisions; Decertifies Several Policy Forms |
| February 22, 2011 |
Reminder: New ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey Standards Go Into Effect Feb. 23 |
| February 22, 2011 |
Five More States Introduce Legislation to Ban Private Transfer Fees |
| February 22, 2011 |
Missouri Supreme Court Rejects Industry Plea to Hear Case Impacting Cost to Access Records |
| February 22, 2011 |
New Insurance Regulators Named in Connecticut, South Carolina and D.C. |
| February 17, 2011 |
FDIC Provides Guidance on Coverage for IOTA Accounts |
| February 17, 2011 |
Efficiency Improvements Push Stewart to 2010 Profit |
| February 17, 2011 |
Investors Title Reports Improved Financial Results in 2010 |
| February 15, 2011 |
FHA Increases Mortgages Fees |
| February 15, 2011 |
Two Connecticut Bills Target Refinance Title Premiums |
| February 15, 2011 |
Oklahoma Title Industry Helps to Resolve PACE Lien Priority Problem |
| February 10, 2011 |
VA Revises Loan Modification Procedures |
| February 10, 2011 |
Proposed House Bill Threatens National Flood Insurance Program |
| February 10, 2011 |
Welcome the Latest ALTA Members |
| February 10, 2011 |
Licenses Suspended for 12 Maryland Title Agencies after Underwriter Finds $1M Shortage |
| February 8, 2011 |
Growing Your Business: Target the Right Customers |
| February 8, 2011 |
Seven Trends That Will Drive the Future of Housing |
| February 3, 2011 |
Texas Bill Could Impact Cost to Access Public Records |
| February 3, 2011 |
ALTA Advocacy Effort Clears Hurdle as FHFA Proposes to Ban PTFs |
| February 3, 2011 |
Bill to Ban Private Transfer Fees Introduced in Pennsylvania |
| February 3, 2011 |
Arizona Court Rules on Property Rights Dispute |
| February 1, 2011 |
Fidelity Posts Strong Q4 Results |
| February 1, 2011 |
Nebraska Bill Would Impact Easements |
| February 1, 2011 |
New Rule in New Mexico Allows Underwriters to File Rates Lower Than Promulgated Rate |
| January 27, 2011 |
Florida Title Agency Owner Dies in Federal Custody after Two Years on the Lam |
| January 27, 2011 |
Colorado, Nebraska Contending With Bills That Could Impact Access to Records |
| January 27, 2011 |
Old Republic Reports 2011 Earnings |
| January 27, 2011 |
N.D. Moves Closer to Banning Private Transfer Fees
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| January 25, 2011 |
ALTA Asks FDIC to Confirm IOTA Accounts Receive Unlimited Deposit Coverage |
| January 25, 2011 |
Bills to Ban Private Transfer Fees Introduced in Four More States |
| January 25, 2011 |
Title Company Owner, Two Employees Indicted in $4M Fraud Scheme |
| January 20, 2011 |
Responding to Negative Defalcation Media Reports |
| January 20, 2011 |
ALTA Urges Inclusion of Owner’s and Loan Policies in Definition of QRM Exemption |
| January 20, 2011 |
Freddie Mac Releases Updated Seller/Servicer Guide |
| January 20, 2011 |
Title Companies Still Face New 1099 Reporting Requirements in 2012 |
| January 18, 2011 |
The Docket: Ibanez Ruling Spells Out Proper Foreclosure Procedure |
| January 18, 2011 |
Bills to Ban Private Transfer Fees Introduced in Nebraska, Wyoming |
| January 18, 2011 |
Title Industry Helps Restore Lost Records in New Orleans |
| January 13, 2011 |
ALTA Warns Limited Definition of ‘Qualified Residential Mortgage’ Would Hinder Market Recovery |
| January 13, 2011 |
Industry Likely to See Increase of Qualified Mortgages
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| January 13, 2011 |
A Message From Our President: ALTA the Voice of Reason Amid Swirling Confusion |
| January 6, 2011 |
Title Companies Absorbing Questionable Fees for Payoff Requests |
| January 6, 2011 |
FHA to Require Flood Zone Determination on All Mortgages Beginning March 1 |
| January 6, 2011 |
Two New England States Enact Emergency Amendments to Foreclosure Rules |
| January 4, 2011 |
Lenders Asking Title Agents to Sign Red Flags Rule Agreements |
| January 4, 2011 |
Unlimited FDIC Insurance Extended for IOLTA Accounts |
| January 4, 2011 |
Ginnie Mae Issues HMBS Certification Requirements for HECM Life Estates |
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