Industry News
- May 18, 2010
- First American Splits Companies
As previously announced, First American will split its Information Solutions Group (Corelogic) and Financial Services Group into ...
FTB Homebuyer Tax Credit Instructions
Instructions for the Form 3549-A used by homebuyers applying for tax credits that began on May 1st now specifically state that ...
Commissioner Poizner Announced Most Insurers Agreed to Voluntary Sanctions Against Iranian Government
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced that 1,10 insurance companies, more than 75 percent of insurers licensed ...
- 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
