Industry News
- January 15, 2013
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ALTA Issues Best Practices Publication
ALTA has released its complete "Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices." ALTA states that the Best Practices are a benchmark for the mortgage lending and real estate settlement industry to protect consumers, to promote quality service, to provide for ongoing employee training, and to ...
Solar Energy Zones Include Riverside County
The Department of Interior has finalized plans for solar energy zones on public lands, including California. The plan creates 17 Solar Energy Zones on public land for large scale solar development. Riverside County has more than ...
New Medicare Tax on Real Estate
Beginning in 2013, the Affordable Car Act imposes a 3.8% tax on "Net Investment Income". The IRS recently issued proposed regulations to implement the new tax although the regulations are effective January 1, 2014. However ...
- November 20, 2012
- October 16, 2012
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NEWS EXPRESS: Northern California PREP to Hold Meeting on October 23, 2012
Eminent Domain Bill Introduced in Congress
ALTA Advocacy Points Out Title Companies Can Use HMDA Data
NAIC Solvency Initiative Topic for ALTA Accounting Committee
- September 18, 2012
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FHFA Questions Use of Eminent Domain for Mortgages
NEWS EXPRESS: CLTA Joins Group in Responding to FHFA Request for Eminent Domain Comments
- August 21, 2012
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Federal Government’s Excluded Parties List System
California Still Leads in Title Premiums
CLTA Meets with Other Large State Associations
NEWS EXPESS: Southern California PREP to Hold Meeting on September 12, 2012
- June 19, 2012
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California Attorney General Seeks Suspension of Foreclosures
A Live Webinar: CLTA’s Revised Trustee’s Sale Guarantee – aka Guarantee Form No. 22
CLTA Meeting with CDI Regarding Auditing Procedures of California UTCs
- May 15, 2012
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Watch Lifetime’s Feature on Title Insurance and the Home Closing Process
California Still Leads in Title Premiums
Southern California PREP to Hold Meeting in September - Save the Date!
- April 17, 2012
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FHFA Publishes Final Rule on Private Transfer Fees
Energy Commission Proposes Final Energy Disclosure Regulations
- March 20, 2012
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California Attorney General Seeks Suspension of Foreclosures
FHFA Releases Fannie-Freddie Strategic Plan
CLTA Board Member David Windle Included in Small Business Review Panel
- February 21, 2012
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The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Issues Regulations
- January 17, 2012
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National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws Look at Mobilehome Characterization
John Finston Appointed California Deputy Insurance Commissioner
FHA Extends Waivers of Anti-Flipping Regulations Through 2012
- December 20, 2011
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NAIC Title Insurance Task Force
California Leads in Title Premiums
- October 18, 2011
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CAR Develops Electronic Signature Verification Form
California Bankers Association and Beacon Economics Release California Banking and Economic Update
MERS Decision Stands
- September 20, 2011
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Property Records Education Partners (PREP) Holding Breakfast in San Rafael October 26, 2011
NEWS EXPRESS: EBMUD Responds to Title & Escrow Comments on PSL Ordinance by Revising Guidelines
Energy Disclosure Requirement Regulations
CLTA Response to CFPB Forms
HUD Issues Mortgage Letter on FHA Loan Limits
Backlog Reduced by Secretary of State
State Lands Commission Audited
- August 16, 2011
- July 19, 2011
- Disapproval Recommendation on Abstractor's Liability
Property Records Education Partners (PREP) Holding Breakfast Program in Santa Ana September 14, 2011
- June 21, 2011
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State Mortgage Assistance Program Expands
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones Announces New Executive Team Member
- May 17, 2011
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CEA News Flash Regarding Name Clearance
ALTA Acts on Endorsements and Policies
CLTA Objects to Abstractor Liability Proposal
Lorman Education Services Holding Title Examination Seminar in October – Call for Speakers
- April 19, 2011
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1099 Repeal Signed
Qualified Mortgage Loans
Groupon for Real Estate
- March 15, 2011
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MERS Mortgage Assignments
New FTC Rules Require Short Sale Disclosures
ALTA Speaks Out on GSE Reform
Insurance Commissioner Calls on Companies to Invest in Underserved Communities
- January 18, 2011
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E-Recording Millions of Documents
NAIC Adopts Model Act Changes
NAIC Updates Examination Handbook
- December 21, 2010
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Corinthian Title Names New President
Stoelker Appointed Judge
NAIC Stat Plan Guidelines Released
Online Notary Listing
Title Industry Ratings Released
- November 16, 2010
- October 19, 2010
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Sample Mortgage Disclosure Form Released
California Real Estate Commissioner Issues Warning on Short Sale Fraud
- September 21, 2010
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California Real Estate Commissioner Issues Warning on Short Sale Fraud
- August 17, 2010
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New California Navigable Waterway
NAIC Looks at Holding Companies Rules
Los Angeles Foreclosure Ordinance
CLTA News Express: California Attorney General Seeks Injunction against Federal Mortgage Lenders
- July 20, 2010
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Federal Insurance Office in Financial Reform Package
Federal Mortgage Lenders Cast Doubt on Future Solar Loan Programs
- June 15, 2010
- The New Financial Reform Legislation: Overview and Impact on the Title Industry
June Primary Winners Look Ahead to November Elections
- May 18, 2010
- First American Splits Companies
FTB Homebuyer Tax Credit Instructions
Commissioner Poizner Announced Most Insurers Agreed to Voluntary Sanctions Against Iranian Government
- April 20, 2010
- California Department of Insurance Reduces Licensing Fees by 6% For Second Consecutive Year
Withdrawal of Creditors' Rights Endorsements
HUD Updates RESPA Rules FAQs
Flood Insurance Extension Signed
- March 16, 2010
- C.A.R. Purchase Agreement Revised
Title Exception for Mechanics' Liens
ALTA Opposes Transfer Fee Covenants
HUD Clarifies Flat-Fee Disclosure
California at the Top in Mortgage Fraud
- February 16, 2010
- Poizner Announces Compliance with Terror Financing Probe
Pre-Closing Sewer Certificates
- January 19, 2010
- Revised Title Forms
Creditors' Rights Affected by Bankruptcy Judge
NAIC Looks at Agent Statistical Plan
- December 15, 2009
- Expressly Excluding Restrictions
Creditors' Rights Article Published
Court Rules on Escrow Responsibility
- November 17, 2009
- Water Boundaries Called into Question
President Signs Tax Credit Legislation for New and Existing Homes
HUD Announces Restraint in RESPA Enforcement for First Four Months of New Rule
ALTA Seeks Clarification on Federal Trade Commission Red Flags Rule
- October 20, 2009
- NEWS EXPRESS: Urge Congress and President Obama to Support $15,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit - Help Support the ALTA's Grassroots Effort
Questions Remain on HUD-1
Commissioner Poizner Appoints Peter Conlin as Deputy Commissioner for Policy and Regulations
California Title Companies Collect Millions in Child Support Each Year
Slow Improvement in Average Home Prices
- September 15, 2009
- Title Regulations Proposed on Underwriting Contracts
California Department of Insurance Filing Deadline Fast Approaching
HUD Releases Updated FAQ on RESPA Reform
ALTA Launches Initiative to License the Use of ALTA Forms
- August 18, 2009
- Revised Title Regulations Adopted
Department of Insurance Reviews Disclosure of Property Information
HUD Issues RESPA Faqs
Millions Allocated for the Purchase of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes
- July 21, 2009
- NAIC Takes Steps Toward National Stat Plan During Summer Meeting
CLRC Seeks Comments on Recommendation to the Marketable Record Title Act
Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 Includes Title Insurance
- June 16, 2009
- Department of Insurance Announces Enforcement Actions Under SB 133
CLTA Comments on Department of Insurance Proposed Title Insurance Statistical Plan Regulations
ALTA Forms Task Force to Facilitate RESPA Rule Implementation
Credit Union Expands Escrow Services On-Line
ALTA Working Group Nearing Final Draft of Uniform General Closing Instructions
- May 19, 2009
- New Rules Implementing the California Foreclosure Prevention Act
Revised Title Regulations Released
ALTA Approves Two Forms
- April 21, 2009
- Insurance Commissioner Poizner Opposes Federal Bill to Allow Insurers to Opt Out of State Consumer Protections
Los Angeles County Requests Proposals for Title Investigation and Reporting Services
Fidelity National to Issue Common Stock
- March 17, 2009
- FTB Posts Forms for Tax Credit for New Homes
Title Insurance is Important According to SmartMoney Magazine
Racial Restrictions in Deeds Targeted
- February 17, 2009
- Uniform Closing Instructions Working Group Active
- January 20, 2009
- Premiums Continue Dowward Spiral
Cuesta Title Closing
HUD Questioned on Directing REO Work
HUD Postpones Implementation of Final Rule's Required Use Provision
- December 15, 2008
- Refinance Applications Increase
Hearing Set Regarding Fidelity Purchasing LandAmerica Financial Group
- November 18, 2008
- HUD Issues Final RESPA Rule, Cuts Closing Script
CLTA Requests Extension for Comments re: Nationwide Statistical Plan
California Department of Insurance Denies Greenling Request to Intervene in Rate Hearing
- October 21, 2008
- CLTA Forms and Practices Committee Approves Revision to Trustee Sales Guarantee
New Law Disallows Deduction of Net Operating Losses
- September 16, 2008
- Proposed E-Notarization Standard Unveiled by National Notary Association
List of Recordable Documents Grows
Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) Developing Electronic Recordation Delivery System
