| 2008 |
| May 8, 2008 |
RESPA Comment Period Extended 30 Days
Government Affairs Department to write |
| May 8, 2008 |
South Dakota Land Title Association Adopts the Principles of Fair Conduct
South Dakota Land Title Association has adopted the Principles of Fair Conduct. SDLTA joins eighteen other land title associations who approved the principles including: Colorado, Dixie Land, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia.
The Principles of Fair Conduct are a part of ALTA's Title Industry Consumer Initiative - a multi-faceted strategy for improving oversight of the industry and educating and protecting consumers. These state affiliates will inform their members through newsletters and meetings to help spread the word about the Initiative and Principles of Fair Conduct and encourage members to adopt them in their own title companies.
For a list of State Land Title Associations & companies who have adopted the principles, visit the ALTA web site. |
| May 8, 2008 |
Annual Convention Call For Presentations - Closes Tomorrow
 ALTA is currently accepting speaker proposals for its 2008 Annual Convention educational sessions. Four educational tracks are being offered this year to attendees including: 1) Government and Regulations; 2) Small Business Best Practices; 3) Business Development; and 4) Technology Trends. The deadline for submission is May 9, 2008. To learn more about how to submit a proposal or ALTA's review and approval process, visit the ALTA Annual Convention Call for Presentations page to propose a session. |
| May 6, 2008 |
Update on RESPA Dear Colleague Letter
Thank you to all who responded to ALTA's Action Alert I and contacted your Representative to ask him/her to sign the Hinojosa/Biggert Dear Colleague letter. The letter requested an additional 60 days to file comments to HUD on the proposed RESPA Rule. The ALTA Action Center generated almost 3,000 letters to Members of Congress and 149 of your Representatives signed the letter. The letter was sent to HUD on Monday, May 5. Be sure to see if your Representative signed the letter and if so, please send him/her a thank you letter.
While, we hope that HUD will listen to the concerns of the many Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and extend the comment period, ALTA reminds you that the current deadline to submit comments to HUD is May 13, 2008. For more information click here. Please contact Charlene Nieman if you have any questions. |
| May 6, 2008 |
ALTA Officials Meet With HUD On Proposed RESPA Rule
Members of the ALTA Board of Governors met with senior staff at HUD today to discuss the proposed RESPA rule and how it would affect the title and closing industry. Gary Kermott, First American Title Insurance Company; Mike Pryor, Lenders Title Company; Diane Evans, Land Title Guarantee Company; and Ted Rogers, Security Title Guarantee Corp. of Baltimore joined Kurt Pfotenhauer and Ed Miller at HUD. Gary Cunningham, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing; Ivy Jackson, Director-RESPA; Barton Shapiro, Deputy Director-RESPA; and others reviewed title industry concerns with the rule and how we can best help shape a rule that would be helpful to consumers and workable for industry. |
| May 6, 2008 |
Learn How to be a Change Agent for Your Business
ALTA's 2008 Annual Convention is designed to offer the best educational opportunities to help you explore and develop innovative business solutions and strategies. Not only will you hear presentations from some of the most informative national leaders in the industry, you will gain valuable insights and concepts to help your business thrive and survive in this volatile market. Attendees can take advantage of the networking events, visit the Exhibition Showcase, and be motivated and invigorated by our General Session speakers. Visit the Annual Convention Web site to learn more about the program and sign-up today! Act now and you'll save $100 off the registration fee. |
| May 1, 2008 |
ALTA Action Alert - Submit Your Comments to HUD on Proposed RESPA Reform by May 13
ALTA Action Alert on RESPA Reform
Comments Due May 13, 2008
HUD released their long awaited RESPA reform proposal on March 13th, 2008 and comments on the proposed rule are due by May 13, 2008. Members of Congress, ALTA and other industry groups asked HUD to extend the comment period, but we must be prepared should the comment period not be extended so act now. The proposed rule could have seriously adverse affects on the title and escrow industry and it is crucial that the title industry express their concerns and offer suggestions. ALTA has summarized our key concerns on the ALTA web site to assist you in drafting your comments.
Access the advocacy page directlyor go to www.alta.org and click on the Action Alert on the top right hand side of the page. |
| April 29, 2008 |
Implementing Business Strategies in a Slow Market
In today's market, title agencies must have the resources necessarily to gain a competitive edge. Learning what it takes to remain competitive is the challenge for title industry professionals—so make plans now to attend ALTA's 2008 Annual Convention, October 15-18, 2008 in Hawaii. Register today and save $100 off the member participation rate. You will not only gain practical tools and knowledge about running your business tactically, you'll learn how to use these innovative strategies to position your company for success. This year's program is filled with more professional development sessions and opportunities to earn CE/CLE credits. In addition to hearing from Vice President and Chief Economist Douglas Duncan of Fannie Mae, you'll hear from a leading business development consultant on industry and market trends and a well-known political insider on how the upcoming 2008 election may impact the title industry. Visit the ALTA Web site today to register and to learn more about the program and speakers. |
| April 29, 2008 |
2008 Annual Convention Call for Presentations – Due May 9, 2008
ALTA is currently accepting speaker proposals for its 2008 Annual Convention educational sessions. Four educational tracks are being offered this year to attendees including: 1) Government and Regulations; 2) Small Business Best Practices; 3) Business Development; and 4) Technology Trends. The deadline for submission is May 9, 2008. To learn more about how to submit a proposal or ALTA's review and approval process, visit the ALTA Annual Convention Call for Presentations page to propose a session. |
| April 29, 2008 |
2008 Tech Forum Proceedings & Photos Available Online
Did you miss an educational session at the 2008 Tech Forum? Do you want an extra copy of a session handout? Find what you're looking for in the Online Proceedings, available exclusively to 2008 Federal Conference attendees for the first 90 days following the meeting. You'll be prompted to log in and provide your password. You may request a password reminder if necessary.
The proceedings will be available to all ALTA members beginning July 15, 2008. While not all speakers provided handouts, you'll find a wealth of education and information in these online session materials.
In order to access the Tech Forum materials, click on this link, then select "Online Proceedings". |
| April 24, 2008 |
ALTA Participates in Small Business Administration Roundtable on RESPA Proposal
ALTA President-elect Mike Pryor joined representatives from the REALTORS, mortgage brokers, lenders, appraisers and homebuilders for a roundtable discussion of the proposed RESPA reform rule at the Office of Small Business Advocacy. Senior staff from HUD also participated. We were able to focus on potential problems the rule could cause to small business title companies, and possible alternatives. There was a good dialogue on all aspects of the rule, including the new GFE, HUD 1, closing script, tolerances, and volume discounts. ALTA proposed a simplification of the GFE and HUD 1 as a good compromise that could be accomplished in the relatively short time period left in the current Administration. ALTA plans an additional meeting with HUD before the comment period deadline and our submission of formal comments on the proposal.
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| April 24, 2008 |
Call to Action-RESPA Reform
 Over 2,100 letters have been sent in response to ALTA's RESPA Action Alert issued on Monday. Concerned members of the title industry are answering the call to contact their Representative and ask him/her to sign the Dear Colleague letter on RESPA reform. The letter asks HUD to extend the comment period on the proposed RESPA Rule by sixty days. Currently, the comment period ends on May 13. There is still time to participate and it only takes a few minutes, click here to send your message of concern or contact Charlene Nieman, Grassroots & PAC Manager at charlene@alta.org or 1-800-787-2582 ext. 233 for more information. ALTA thanks Representative Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX) and Representative Judy Bigger (R-IL) for sponsoring the letter. The more Members of Congress that sign the letter, the better the chance of extending the comment and allowing for careful review on such an important issue, so send your letter today. Thank you to those who have submitted your letter, it does make a difference. We’ll keep you posted on the results. |
| April 24, 2008 |
Submit Your Call For Presentations for the 2008 ALTA Annual Convention
The Call for Presentations is now open for the 2008 ALTA Annual Convention.
Four tracks are planned for the October 15-18, 2008 Annual Convention in Koloa, Hawaii.
- Government & Regulation;
- Small Business Best Practices;
- Business Development; and
- Technology Trends.
Please visit the ALTA website to submit a proposal. The deadline for submissions is May 9, 2008, and you will receive an automatic confirmation that your proposal has been received upon submission. The ALTA Executive Staff, with guidance from the ALTA Education Committee, will review proposals during May and complete the final selection process in early June. |
| April 22, 2008 |
ALTA Members Participate in Teleconference With HUD on RESPA Reform
Over 100 ALTA members participated in a conference call with senior staff from HUD on the proposed RESPA regulation. Gary Cunningham, Deputy Assistant Secretary; Ivy Jackson, Director of RESPA; and staff from the General Counsel's office joined ALTA CEO Kurt Pfotenhauer and V.P. of Public Policy Ed Miller in discussing legal and practical ramifications of the proposal on the title and settlement industry. Issue areas covered included the proposed closing script; volume discounting and average cost pricing; and the new proposed GFE and HUD 1 forms. HUD urged all interested members of ALTA to submit comments before the comment period deadline of May 13th. They will consider all comments submitted as they refine their proposal. To read the rule and economic analysis, ALTA's list of issues, and to submit comments, follow this link. |
| April 22, 2008 |
Douglas Duncan, Vice President and Chief Economist, Fannie Mae to Address ALTA's 2008 Annual Convention
ALTA is pleased to announced that Douglas Duncan, Vice President and Chief Economist with Fannie Mae will address attendees at ALTA's 2008 Annual Convention, October 15-18, 2008 in Koloa, HI. Duncan leads Fannie Mae's Economics and Mortgage Market Analysis Department within the company's Business Strategy Group. Duncan will share his economic forecast of the real estate market and outline how factors such as the mortgage banking crisis and overall general state of the economy may continue to impact the title industry. Other keynote speakers will share expert analysis on the upcoming political landscape and business market conditions and how they will impact the title industry. More than a dozen professional development sessions will be offered covering topics on marketing/sales, government regulations and compliance, and best business practices. CE/CLE credit will be offered for a number of the professional development sessions. Register today by visiting www.alta.org to learn more about the program details. |
| April 17, 2008 |
House Financial Services Committee to Mark Up Housing Rescue Legislation
The House Financial Services Committee will take up legislation next week to expand the ability of the Federal Housing Administration to refinance troubled loans and to make grants to states and cities to help deal with areas where large numbers of foreclosures have occurred. To read the Committee’s press release and a summary of the bills go to House Financial Services Committee web site. |
| April 17, 2008 |
LTI Inventory Blowout!
Take advantage of LTI's 50% off VHS Inventory Blow Out Sale through April 21, 2008! LTI is discontinuing the VHS format, and as a result, all VHS educational videos have been significantly reduced. Save money in 2008 and stock up now while supplies last! This sale is applicable only to VHS purchases and is not available in CD-ROM/DVD format. |
| April 17, 2008 |
Free Teleconference -- ALTA Members Only: Discuss the REPSA Rule With HUD Officials
The RESPA Rule has been reviewed by the ALTA Government Affairs Committee and key staff. Now it's your chance to discuss the New Proposed RESPA Rule with HUD Officials during a teleconference on Tuesday, April 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. ALTA is sponsoring the Member-only event with HUD officials to discuss and answer your questions about the new proposed RESPA rule. HUD veterans Gary Cunningham, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regulatory Affairs, and Ivy Jackson, Director of RESPA, will join Kurt Pfotenhauer, ALTA's CEO, and Ed Miller, ALTA's VP of Public Policy on this timely call.
Don't miss this opportunity to question HUD directly about the proposal and to refine your comments to the Department. Remember that your comments are due by Tuesday, May 13th, so now is the time to let your voice be heard. Space is limited to 100 sites, so register online today! For more information about the Proposed RESPA Rule, visit the ALTA website. |
| April 17, 2008 |
Revisions of Existing and New ALTA Forms and Related Documents Are Listed for Comment
Draft Revisions Of ALTA Forms And Related Documents Available For Comment.
Five revised and new forms and a related memorandum from James L. Gosdin, Chair of the ALTA Title Insurance Forms Committee, are set forth below.
Comments from ALTA Active Members and Title Industry Customer Groups concerning these forms should be received by James L. Gosdin by May 15, 2008.
The ALTA Board of Governors will consider their adoption at its June meeting. |
| April 15, 2008 |
Only a Few Days Left to Save an Extra $50 to Attend ALTA's 101st Annual Convention
Innovative Strategies in Today's Market
 Register today for ALTA's 2008 Annual Convention and save an extra $50 off the early-bird registration rate. You must register online or by fax no later than Friday, April 18, 2008. Scheduled for October 15-18, 2008 in Koloa, Hawaii, this year's Annual Convention will be an opportunity to position your title agency or business for success by learning how to adopt innovative business strategies today. Be sure to visit the Annual Convention web page to learn more about the program's education tracks, general session speakers, exhibitor showcase, and premier networking events. CE/CLE credits will also be available. Special airline and car rental discounts have been negotiated for all attendees. Questions may be directed to ALTA's Meetings Department at meetings@alta.org or (800) 787-2582 ext. 225. See you in Hawaii! |
| April 15, 2008 |
Tuesday at ALTA's 2008 Tech Forum
 Vendor Sessions, Professional Development Sessions, and a tour of the Clark County Recorder's office were highlights on the final day of the 2008 Tech Forum in Las Vegas.
During breakfast in the Exhibit Showcase, exhibitors provided detailed demonstrations of products and answered attendee questions. Vendor sessions during the first hour of programming provided a more formal opportunity to learn about the products and services available to title operations today.
 The first educational sessions of the day brought attendees the opportunity to earn CE Credits while exploring the relationships between title professionals and county recorders. The morning's programming also offered sessions on nationwide agent referral networks, marketing online, paperless efficiencies, technology budgets, and electronic evidence rules.
After lunch and the final prize drawings in the Exhibit Showcase, attendees departed for the Clark County Recorder's office where they were treated to a station-by-station tour of the recording operation and had the opportunity to ask questions as they learned how technology is helping increase operational efficiency for their consumer and business customers. |
| April 15, 2008 |
List of Concerns with Proposed RESPA Rule [PDF]
This list provides a short description of each potential problem ALTA sees under the new regime envisioned by the RESPA proposal. It is here to help you as you think about how the rule will affect your business. ALTA encourages you to write comments to HUD and send them to the addresses on this page. You should use your own words and explain any problems you see with the proposal. |
| April 10, 2008 |
One Day Passes Available at Tech Forum
Want to attend a part of the Tech Forum but don't have the time to commit to all three days? You can buy a One Day Pass for a fraction of the cost of the full registration and gain the benefit of attending the session you really need to hear. You may also use your One Day Pass for attending the CE and CLE credit sessions. ALTA will be offering one day passes, available on-site, at the registration desk. Print out the registration form and bring it with you to the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. A special rate for the Annual Convention in Hawaii will be available as well. Click here for more information. |
| April 10, 2008 |
2008 ALTA Annual Convention Call For Presentations - Now Open
The Call for Presentations is now open for the 2008 ALTA Annual Convention.
Four tracks are planned for the October 15-18, 2008 Annual Convention in Koloa, Hawaii.
- Government & Regulation;
- Small Business Best Practices;
- Business Development; and
- Technology Trends.
Please visit the ALTA website to submit a proposal. The deadline for submissions is May 9, 2008, and you will receive an automatic confirmation that your proposal has been received upon submission. The ALTA Executive Staff, with guidance from the ALTA Education Committee, will review proposals during May and complete the final selection process in early June. |
| April 10, 2008 |
April Is National Financial Literacy Month
What are you doing to help educate consumers about the home buying process? Have you linked your website to www.Homeclosing101.org? This ALTA created website explains the process and the importance of title insurance to homebuyers and borrowers. It also contains listings for all ALTA members by state so that you have an advantage when consumers are shopping for title services. Take a look at the site today. |
| April 8, 2008 |
Hawaii Update |
| April 8, 2008 |
Learn About the New Proposed RESPA Rule |
| April 7, 2008 |
ALTA Names Michelle Korsmo Senior Vice President, Marketing & Member Programs [PDF] |
| April 3, 2008 |
LTI Online is Back! |
| April 2, 2008 |
Make Your Views on RESPA Rule Known |
| April 1, 2008 |
Ohio Approves Selected Sessions for CE Credit at ALTA Tech Forum 2008 |
| April 1, 2008 |
Join LTI for the telephone seminar entitled "Building Your Success One Relationship at a Time" |
| March 27, 2008 |
Preliminary 2007 Year-End Market Share Data is Now Available |
| March 27, 2008 |
Marketing is More Than Just Sales – Learn the New Definition of Marketing 101 at ALTA's Tech Forum |
| March 27, 2008 |
Registration is Open for ALTA's 101st Annual Convention |
| March 27, 2008 |
LTI Releases Updated Commitment Form Video |
| March 25, 2008 |
Best Practices and Benchmarking – Two Keys to Your Success in the New Era |
| March 25, 2008 |
More States Approved for CE/CLE Credit at ALTA Tech Forum 2008 |
| March 20, 2008 |
Four Professional Development Tracks Slated for Tech Forum 2008 – Pick Your Area of Learning |
| March 20, 2008 |
Are You Afraid of Commitment? |
| March 20, 2008 |
"It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know" |
| March 18, 2008 |
ALTA Seeks Comments on Proposed RESPA Changes |
| March 18, 2008 |
Federal Conference Proceedings Available Online |
| March 18, 2008 |
Are You Effectively Targeting Your Marketing? |
| March 14, 2008 |
HUD Releases RESPA Rule-President Talks About Rule in Economic Speech |
| March 13, 2008 |
Save the Date for ALTA's Annual Meeting! |
| March 13, 2008 |
CLE Credit Now Approved for 2008 Tech Forum! |
| March 13, 2008 |
Has Your Firm Made the Leap into the Information Era? |
| March 12, 2008 |
ALTA's Federal Conference 2008 Wraps Up |
| March 11, 2008 |
Today at ALTA's 2008 Federal Conference |
| February 26, 2008 |
Homeclosing101.org Have You Linked Yet? |
| February 26, 2008 |
Ideas Abound at ALTA's Small Agents and Abstracters Forum |
| February 21, 2008 |
The Principles of Fair Conduct Gains More Supporters |
| February 15, 2008 |
Tennessee Land Title Association Adopts the Principles of Fair Conduct |
| February 14, 2008 |
Don't Let This Slow Market Keep Your Business from Getting Ahead |
| February 14, 2008 |
CE/CLE Credit: Applications Pending – 2008 Federal Conference and 2008 Tech Form |
| February 12, 2008 |
Early-Bird Registration Deadline Approaching |
| February 10, 2008 |
Important Notice to All Current LTI Online Students |
| February 7, 2008 |
Is Your Agency Prepared for the 2008 Regulatory Storm? |
| February 7, 2008 |
Only one week remaining to purchase LTI Educational Videos at 50% Discount |
| February 6, 2008 |
ALTA Web Site Downtime Expected Beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET, Friday, February 8, 2008 |
| February 4, 2008 |
Order The Policy Detectives Video |
| January 31, 2008 |
ALTA Releases 2007 Abstracter and Title Agent Operations Survey |
| January 31, 2008 |
Last Chance to Show Us Your Web Stuff! |
| January 31, 2008 |
Let Your Voice Be Heard in Washington! |
| January 30, 2008 |
How Do You Deal With Problem Personalities in the Workplace? |
| January 29, 2008 |
2008 Tech Forum Exhibitor Showcase – Reserve Your Space Today! |
| January 29, 2008 |
Membership Dues Renewal Deadline – January 31, 2008 |
| January 29, 2008 |
2008 ALTA Directory Update Forms |
| January 24, 2008 |
ALTA Needs Your Input |
| January 24, 2008 |
Economic Stimulus Deal Reached By House and Administration—Final Deal Could Jumpstart Refinance Market |
| January 24, 2008 |
Want to be Listed on ALTA's Consumer Website? |
| January 23, 2008 |
LTI Educational Videos Half Price |
| January 22, 2008 |
Top Political Forecaster to Address Federal Conference |
| January 22, 2008 |
Will You Always Have Access to Public Records?
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| January 17, 2008 |
Arkansas Land Title Association and New Jersey Land Title Association Adopt Principles of Fair Conduct |
| January 16, 2008 |
ALTA Debuts "ALTA TV" |
| January 15, 2008 |
New Year – New ALTA Policies |
| January 15, 2008 |
Industry Third Quarter Market Share Released |
| January 10, 2008 |
Dixie Land Title Association and Louisiana Land Title Association Adopts Principles of Fair Conduct |
| January 10, 2008 |
Small Agents and Abstracters Forum, April 5-6, 2008, Chicago, IL |
| January 10, 2008 |
ALTA's Premier Technology Event, 2008 Tech Forum, April 13-15, Las Vegas |
| January 8, 2008 |
Registration Open - 2008 Federal Conference, March 10-12 |
| January 8, 2008 |
Sixty Two Title Companies Adopt Principles of Fair Conduct |
| January 2, 2008 |
Make a Commitment to Education in 2008 |
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| 2007 |
| December 25, 2007 |
Title Agents Executive Conference Just Weeks Away -- Hotel Cut Off: January 2 |
| December 18, 2007 |
Thanks to Our Survey Participants |
| December 13, 2007 |
ALTA Names Kurt Pfotenhauer as CEO [PDF] |
| December 13, 2007 |
New and Revised Policy, Endorsement, and Other Forms Adopted |
| December 13, 2007 |
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Forms Requirements |
| December 13, 2007 |
Give the Gift of Knowledge - LTI Telephone Seminar December 18, 2007 |
| December 6, 2007 |
ALTA Dues Notices in Mail |
| December 6, 2007 |
Comment on Uniform Closing Instruction Proposal Today |
| December 4, 2007 |
LTI Offers Two Telephone Seminars in December |
| December 3, 2007 |
Snow Blankets Much of the Midwest -- Time to Start Thinking Hawaii in 2008 |
| November 27, 2007 |
Recordings & Handouts from ALTA Annual Convention Now Available |
| November 27, 2007 |
Deadline for Tech Forum Call for Presentations December 1 |
| November 19, 2007 |
Larger Agents to Meet in January |
| November 13, 2007 |
North Carolina Land Title Association Adopts Principles of Fair Conduct |
| November 12, 2007 |
Deadline Extended to Comment on ALTA's Federal Conference |
| November 5, 2007 |
Gala Photos, Habitat Photos, Educational Session Photos All Available |
| November 1, 2007 |
ALTA Board Conditionally Approves Eight New and Revised Forms; Seeks Comments |
| October 29, 2007 |
Ohio Land Title Association Added to List of State Associations Adopting the Principles of Fair Conduct |
| October 29, 2007 |
Want More Fulfillment at Work? ALTA Has a Telephone Seminar to Help |
| October 24, 2007 |
ALTA Board and Other Companies Adopt Principles of Fair Conduct |
| October 24, 2007 |
Photos Available from ALTA Annual Convention in Chicago |
| October 22, 2007 |
Four State Associations Adopt Principles of Fair Conduct |
| October 18, 2007 |
Late Breaking News! Indiana Land Title Association Adopts Consumer Initiative |
| October 18, 2007 |
ALTA Hires Director of Conventions & Meetings |
| October 18, 2007 |
Still Time to Register for: Are You About to Make a Bad Hire? Telephone Seminar |
| October 16, 2007 |
Centennial Convention a Success |
| October 16, 2007 |
ALTA Web Site To Receive Electronic Commerce Upgrade on Wednesday, October 17th |
| October 12, 2007 |
Live from ALTA's Annual Convention |
| October 11, 2007 |
ALTA Centennial Convention Kicks Off with Style |
| October 9, 2007 |
ALTA's Centennial Convention Begins Wednesday |
| October 4, 2007 |
Golfing for a Good Cause -- TIPAC |
| October 4, 2007 |
October 5 is Last Day to Volunteer for ALTA's Habitat for Humanity Build |
| October 2, 2007 |
Peter Kimm to Address International Development Committee |
| September 27, 2007 |
ALTA Honorary Membership to be Awarded to Jack Rattikin, Jr. and James R. Maher |
| September 27, 2007 |
Habitat for Humanity Needs Our Donations |
| September 25, 2007 |
Pre-Registration Deadline for ALTA Annual Convention is This Friday, September 28 |
| September 25, 2007 |
Hear What People are Saying About the New Consumer Web Site -- homeclosing101.org |
| September 24, 2007 |
MERS System to Receive Upgrades -- Service to be Interupted Briefly |
| September 21, 2007 |
ALTA Hires Two New Staff |
| September 21, 2007 |
Play Golf and Help TIPAC at the Same Time |
| September 20, 2007 |
Win $500 for Your Claims & Curative Stories |
| September 18, 2007 |
Deadline Today to Receive the Early Bird discount for the ALTA Annual Convention |
| September 18, 2007 |
Media Teleconference Materials |
| September 18, 2007 |
ALTA Educates Hill Staffers |
| September 13, 2007 |
One Day Registration Available for ALTA Annual Convention |
| September 13, 2007 |
Add Your Name to the List of ALTA Habitat for Humanity Sponsors |
| September 6, 2007 |
ALTA Breaks Ground on Habitat for Humanity Home |
| September 6, 2007 |
Sign Up Now to Participate in the ALTA Habitat for Humanity Project During the Annual Convention |
| September 6, 2007 |
ALTA Creates Speakers Bureau |
| September 4, 2007 |
ALTA Members Receive Special Price for Telephone Seminars |
| August 30, 2007 |
James R. Maher to Retire as EVP of ALTA |
| August 30, 2007 |
Special Announcement from President Gregory Kosin |
| August 30, 2007 |
Second Quarter Preliminary Market Share Data Available |
| August 28, 2007 |
100th Anniversary Logo Wear on Sale |
| August 28, 2007 |
Authors Wanted for Online Closing Course |
| August 28, 2007 |
ALTA Nominates 2007-2008 Board of Governors [PDF] |
| August 23, 2007 |
Coming to Your Mailbox Soon! |
| August 23, 2007 |
Help Us Educate Congress, State Regulators |
| August 23, 2007 |
The ALTA Research Committee - Abstracter/Agent Subcommittee Sets Questions for 2007 Survey |
| August 22, 2007 |
ALTA Launches New Consumer Web Site -- www.homeclosing101.org |
| August 21, 2007 |
Douglas Sosnik is TIPAC Speaker at ALTA Annual Convention |
| August 16, 2007 |
Former Laugh-In Star, Arte Johnson, to Address ALTA Convention |
| August 14, 2007 |
Full Annual Convention Program Available Online |
| August 9, 2007 |
Register Now to Hear Colin Powell |
| August 9, 2007 |
ALTA Habitat Project Looking for Sponsors |
| August 7, 2007 |
ALTA Centennial Convention Two Months Away |
| July 31, 2007 |
ALTA Seeks State Legislative/Regulatory Person |
| July 26, 2007 |
Congressman Visits ALTA Offices During Planning and Finance Meeting |
| July 24, 2007 |
ALTA Urges All Title Agent and Underwriter Offices to Prepare for Use of 2006 ALTA Loan Policy |
| July 24, 2007 |
Large Agents Meet in Seattle, Washington |
| July 19, 2007 |
Exhibiting Space Still Available for Annual Convention! |
| July 17, 2007 |
235 of Your Peers Graduate From Title Courses
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| July 11, 2007 |
ALTA's Larger Agents Convene this Weekend |
| July 10, 2007 |
ALTA Short Form Policy Adopted |
| June 28, 2007 |
ALTA Education Committee Plans Future Offerings |
| June 21, 2007 |
Deadline Friday, June 22 to Volunteer for an ALTA Committee |
| June 21, 2007 |
ALTA Technology Committee Sets Tech Forum 2008 Program Agenda |
| June 18, 2007 |
ALTA Decertifies Prior Loan and Owner’s Policies |
| May 30, 2007 |
Enroll in Escrow On Line Course for Only $40 |
| May 30, 2007 |
Two Days To Submit Your Proposal |
| May 22, 2007 |
Title Form Revision Needs Your Comments |
| May 17, 2007 |
The White House Designates June as National Homeownership Month |
| May 16, 2007 |
Announcing the Call for Volunteers for ALTA Committees
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| May 10, 2007 |
International Affiliate Joins ALTA |
| May 8, 2007 |
ALTA Members Learn Fallout from GAO Study |
| May 8, 2007 |
Photos Available from ALTA's Tech Forum |
| May 1, 2007 |
Call for Presentations Announced |
| April 16, 2007 |
Hot Topics Help You to Increase Business & Prevent Fraud |
| April 11, 2007 |
The eWorld: eMortgages, eVaults, and eRegistries. |
| April 9, 2007 |
"Technology for the Small Agent" and "Basic Technologies Make A Difference" |
| April 4, 2007 |
Transaction Management |
| April 2, 2007 |
Todd Rowe from Microsoft Discusses the Vista OS, Office 2007, and You! |
| March 27, 2007 |
The Apple Story: Entrepreneurs Spark a Revolution |
| March 21, 2007 |
eRecording Live in Action at Tech Forum 2007 |
| March 21, 2007 |
2007 Federal Conference Highlights |
| March 19, 2007 |
Tech Forum Exhibit Showcase Sold Out! |
| March 19, 2007 |
ALTA Forms Receive Slight Changes |
| March 8, 2007 |
Colin Powell to Address ALTA
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| March 5, 2007 |
Gary Danoff Presented the R.I.S.E. Program at the Large Title Agents Meeting |
| February 27, 2007 |
Tommy Thompson to Speak at ALTA Federal Conference |
| February 20, 2007 |
Invitation to Agents and Abstracters from Section Chair |
| February 8, 2007 |
Program Announced for Small Agents & Abstracters Forum |
| February 1, 2007 |
Upcoming ALTA Events Offer Something for Everyone |
| February 1, 2007 |
MISMO Celebrates Successes and Record Attendance |
| January 31, 2007 |
Federal Conference Early Bird Registration Deadline extended to February 16 |
| January 29, 2007 |
Hotel Cut-Off February 1 for Discounted Rates at ALTA's Federal Conference |
| January 25, 2007 |
Small Agents to Discuss Business Practices [PDF] |
| January 23, 2007 |
Centennial Web Site Goes Live |
| January 22, 2007 |
ALTA President Greg Kosin Visits Capitol Hill |
| January 9, 2007 |
Steve Wozniak, Co-founder of Apple, to Speak at ALTA Tech Forum 2007 |
| January 4, 2007 |
Online Registration Open for ALTA Federal Conference |
| January 4, 2007 |
Update Your Membership Directory Listing |
| January 4, 2007 |
Dues Notices in Mail |
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| 2006 |
| December 28, 2006 |
Closing Protection Letter Adopted |
| December 12, 2006 |
Louisiana Land Title Association Celebrates 50th Anniversary--ALTA Board Members and Staff Attend |
| December 8, 2006 |
ALTA Debuts New Member Benefit |
| December 8, 2006 |
ALTA Releases Title Statistics |
| November 28, 2006 |
Annual Convention Photos Available |
| November 28, 2006 |
Call for Presentations Deadline Dec. 1 |
| November 24, 2006 |
Annual Convention Photos Available |
| November 15, 2006 |
Share Your Knowledge and Expertise at the ALTA Tech Forum 2007 |
| November 15, 2006 |
Small Agents Discuss Current Challenges and
Receive Updates From ALTA Leadership |
| November 15, 2006 |
Industry Responds to Forbes Article |
| November 15, 2006 |
Have Lunch with Your Members at the 2007 Federal Conference! |
| November 9, 2006 |
How Elections Will Affect The Title Industry |
| November 1, 2006 |
Downturn in Market Addressed at Upcoming Forum |
| November 1, 2006 |
ALTA Responds to Forbes Article |
| October 31, 2006 |
ALTA Responds to Forbes Article [PDF] |
| October 26, 2006 |
It's Not Too Late! |
| October 25, 2006 |
2006 ANNUAL CONVENTION YOUR OPINION COUNTS!
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| October 25, 2006 |
ALTA 2007 Federal Conference to Host Congressional Luncheon |
| October 25, 2006 |
ALTA Proposed Changes To Closing Protection Letter |
| September 25, 2006 |
ALTA Saddened By Mike Wille's Death |
| July 25, 2006 |
ALTA Convention Information Available Online |
| July 18, 2006 |
ALTA Announces Promotions |
| July 18, 2006 |
ALTA Membership Directory - - Your Opinion Counts! |
| April 26, 2006 |
Title Industry Trade Group Testifies At
House Subcommittee Hearing [PDF] |
| April 13, 2006 |
One-Third of All Residential Real Estate Transactions Have Title Issues, According to Survey [PDF] |
| March 23, 2006 |
American Land Title Association Appoints National Arbitration Forum as New Administrator for Title Insurance Arbitrations |
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| 2005 |
| October 17, 2005 |
ALTA Elects Board of Governors [PDF] |
| August 25, 2005 |
ALTA Participates in Another HUD RESPA Roundtable |
| July 14, 2005 |
ALTA Provides Input to HUD on RESPA Reform |
| July 14, 2005 |
Introductory Comments of Mark A. Bilbrey,
Warranty Title and Abstract Co.
Of El Reno, Oklahoma, On Behalf of the American Land Title Association
At the Hud Roundtable on Respa
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| June 20, 2005 |
Land Title Industry Remains Strong in First Quarter 2005 |
| April 15, 2005 |
ALTA Convenes First-Ever Small Agents & Abstracters Forum
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| March 29, 2005 |
Low Mortgage Rates Keep Title Industry Rolling [PDF] |
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| 2004 |
| September 29, 2004 |
$661.7 Million Paid in Title Claims in 2003 |
| September 29, 2004 |
Title Industry Remains Strong in First Half 2004 |
| September 27, 2004 |
48.8 Million Homeowners at Risk, ALTA Warns; An Estimated 40 Percent of U.S. Homeowners Don't Have an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance |
| April 16, 2004 |
Refi Boom Continues Increased Revenue For Title Industry |
| March 22, 2004 |
American Land Title Association Applauds HUD For Withdrawing RESPA Rule |
| January 4, 2004 |
ALTA to Testify on HUD's RESPA Proposal |
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| 2003 |
| October 28, 2003 |
ALTA Elects Board of Governors |
| September 9, 2003 |
Land Title Industry Sets Record for First Half of 2003 |
| August 8, 2003 |
ALTA Responds to Consumer Group Concerns on RESPA |
| July 22, 2003 |
ALTA Commends California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi For Upholding Cease and Desist Order Against Radian Guaranty
National Trade Association Says Decision Reinforces Consumer Protection From Unregulated, Unlicensed Activity |
| July 15, 2003 |
Land Title Industry Strong in First Quarter 2003 |
| May 28, 2003 |
ALTA Releases Study Citing Radian Lien Protection Could Cost California Consumers More Than $1 Billion
Study Reveals California Homeowners Could Pay Stiff Price if Lawmakers Allow RLP Policy |
| May 6, 2003 |
$582.7 Million In Title Claims Paid In 2002 Says American Land Title Association |
| May 6, 2003 |
Refi Boom Generates Increased Revenue For Title Industry |
| April 15, 2003 |
ALTA Expresses Disappointment in California Insurance Commissioner's Rejection of Judge's Ruling to Uphold Cease and Desist Order Against Radian Guaranty |
| April 7, 2003 |
ALTA Tells Senate Committee: RESPA Changes Will Hurt Small Business |
| March 11, 2003 |
ALTA Tells House Committee: RESPA Changes Will Hurt Small Business |
| February 20, 2003 |
ALTA to Testify on HUD’s RESPA Proposal |
| February 13, 2003 |
ALTA Concurs With California Judge's Ruling to Uphold Cease and Desist Order Against Radian Guaranty
Ruling Calls Radian Lien Protection Policy, 'Title Insurance Masquerading as Mortgage Guaranty Insurance' |
| January 8, 2003 |
ALTA Commends California Judge's Ruling to Uphold Cease and Desist Order Against Radian Guaranty
National Trade Association Says Ruling Reinforces Consumer Protection From Unregulated, Unlicensed Activity; Urges Commissioner Garamendi to Ratify Ruling |
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| 2002 |
| October 31, 2002 |
ALTA Elects Board of Governors |
| October 31, 2002 |
Charles Kovaleski Named ALTA President-Elect |
| October 9, 2002 |
ALTA Provides Comments to SBA on HUD’s RESPA Rule |
| October 7, 2002 |
ALTA Comments: State of California Department of Insurance vs. Radian Guaranty Appeals Hearing Concludes On Third Day
DOI Sets Out to Prove Radian's Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Unlawfully Contains Elements of Title Insurance; Radian Appeals DOI's Cease and Desist Order |
| August 27, 2002 |
ALTA Successful on Final IRS Reporting Rules |
| August 26, 2002 |
$460 Million In Title Claims Paid In 2001 Says American Land Title Association |
| July 31, 2002 |
American Land Title Association Issues Warning On Unlicensed Activity
Consumer Protection Cited |
| June 24, 2002 |
Regulatory Momentum Builds Against Radian Product |
| June 20, 2002 |
Radian Suffers Blow to Its Lien Protection Product |
| May 16, 2002 |
ALTA Advice: Save Money on Your Refinance
Ask for Special Refinance or Reissue Rate |
| April 11, 2002 |
$350 Million In Title Claims Paid In 2000 Says American Land Title Association
Claims Happen |
| February 8, 2002 |
ALTA Launches Consumer & Industry Education Campaign |
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| 2001 |
| December 14, 2001 |
New Title Insurance Policy Consumers Can Relate To |
| December 13, 2001 |
Brochures In Spanish Explain Title Insurance |
| December 13, 2001 |
Radian Withdraws Lien Protection Product |
| December 10, 2001 |
ALTA Responds to Harney Article on Radian |
| November 20, 2001 |
ALTA Files Lawsuit Against Radian |
| November 2, 2001 |
Letter to the Editor of American Banker: Radian's Product A Poor Substitute For Title Insurance - Friday, November 2, 2001 |
| October 13, 2001 |
ALTA Elects Board of Governors |
| October 13, 2001 |
Frank Willey Elected ALTA President |
| October 1, 2001 |
ALTA Responds to Kiplinger Article |
| August 27, 2001 |
ALTA Responds to James Woodard Article |
| March 3, 2001 |
Save Money on Your Next Refinance |
| January 20, 2001 |
Value of Title Insurance Revealed |
