| 2013 |
| June 18, 2013 |
The Docket: Court Rules CPL Leaves Underwriter Liable for Agent’s Action |
| June 18, 2013 |
Jury Acquits Wells Fargo, Long & Foster of Allegedly Forming 'Sham' AfBA |
| June 18, 2013 |
Connecticut Legislation Increases Cost to Record Lien Releases |
| June 18, 2013 |
Five Best Practices for Combating Short Sale Fraud |
| June 13, 2013 |
Title Industry, Lenders Urged to Partner in Overcoming Regulatory Hurdles |
| June 13, 2013 |
Tips to Help Documentation of Recording Procedures |
| June 13, 2013 |
Have a Clean Desk Policy? Here's How to Start Developing One |
| June 13, 2013 |
Ensure Your Service Providers Follow Policies to Protect NPI |
| June 13, 2013 |
Download Checklists to Aid Implementation of Best Practices |
| June 11, 2013 |
Mortgage Rules Could Exclude Nearly Half of Recent Originations |
| June 11, 2013 |
A Day in the Life of a Lobbyist |
| June 11, 2013 |
CFPB Posts Videos on New Mortgage Rules |
| June 6, 2013 |
Short Form Policy Can Improve Delivery Time to Insureds |
| June 6, 2013 |
How to Protect Data at Rest, in Use and in Motion |
| June 6, 2013 |
Warehouse Lenders Take Agent Vetting In-house |
| June 6, 2013 |
Employee Training Tips to Ensure Compliance With Company Security Program |
| June 6, 2013 |
What to Look for and Avoid When Obtaining Professional Liability Insurance |
| June 4, 2013 |
The Docket: Massachusetts S.C. Addresses ‘In for One, In for all’ Rule |
| June 4, 2013 |
Q1 Title Premium Volume Increases 24 Percent |
| June 4, 2013 |
MERS Model Prevails in Several Federal Courts |
| June 4, 2013 |
Listen to Webinar Addressing Policy Delivery, Reporting and Remittance Best Practices |
| May 28, 2013 |
FNF to Acquire LPS |
| May 28, 2013 |
The Docket: U.S. Supreme Court Rules on ‘Defalcation’ Exception in Bankruptcy Discharges |
| May 28, 2013 |
CFPB Targets Builder for Alleged Sham Joint Ventures |
| May 28, 2013 |
Bureau Clarifies 2013 Escrows Final Rule |
| May 28, 2013 |
Texas Governor Appoints New Commissioner of Insurance |
| May 23, 2013 |
Overcoming Concerns and Leveraging Best Practices
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| May 21, 2013 |
Market Recovery Stirs Expansion, Emergence of New Players in Title Industry |
| May 21, 2013 |
3 Things Title Companies Should Know About the Affordable Care Act |
| May 21, 2013 |
Welcome ALTA’s Newest Members |
| May 14, 2013 |
Fidelity Posts Strongest Q1 Results Since 2004 |
| May 14, 2013 |
First American First-Quarter 2013 Earnings Results |
| May 14, 2013 |
Old Republic’s Title Insurance Group Posts Strong Q1 Results |
| May 14, 2013 |
Stewart Swings to Profit During Q1 |
| May 14, 2013 |
Investors Title Posts Record First-Quarter Revenue |
| May 9, 2013 |
Procedures for Resolving Consumer Complaints |
| May 9, 2013 |
Guidance on Documenting Your Escrow Trust Accounts |
| May 7, 2013 |
Live at ALTA Fed Conference: ALTA Drives Discussion to Enhance Consumer Experience |
| May 7, 2013 |
Title Professionals Spend Day on Capitol Hill Explaining Industry’s Role Protecting Consumers |
| May 7, 2013 |
Federal Conference Attendees Hear Update on MERS |
| May 2, 2013 |
Protecting Non-public Personal Information: Understanding Compliance, Embracing the Cloud |
| May 2, 2013 |
Storing Data in the Cloud: Know Where You are Vulnerable |
| May 2, 2013 |
Recorded Webinar Provides Advice on Implementing Plan to Protect Non-public Personal Information |
| April 30, 2013 |
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Virginia Can Reject Out of State Requests for Public Records |
| April 30, 2013 |
Kansas-based Title Company Acquires Missouri Agency |
| April 30, 2013 |
E-recording Jurisdictions Climb Toward 1,000 |
| April 30, 2013 |
FHA Forges Path Toward E-mortgages |
| April 25, 2013 |
Cyber Attacks Pose Threat to Title Companies |
| April 25, 2013 |
10 Cyber Security Tips for Title Companies |
| April 25, 2013 |
Watch or Download Recorded Webinar on Recording and Pricing Policies |
| April 23, 2013 |
It’s Time for the Land Title Insurance Industry to ‘Tell to Win’ |
| April 23, 2013 |
The Docket: Missouri Cases Address Impact of Mediation on Foreclosure Process |
| April 18, 2013 |
Know What’s Considered Non-public Personal Information and Where It’s Located in Your Company |
| April 18, 2013 |
Red Flags to Potential Mortgage Fraud
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| April 18, 2013 |
Ask Lender Clients What They Need to Reduce Settlement Risk |
| April 18, 2013 |
Title Agency Partners With Company to Deliver Secure, Encrypted Documents |
| April 16, 2013 |
The Docket: Attorney-Client Privilege Protects Communications Between Insurer and Insured |
| April 16, 2013 |
Massachusetts Rejects ‘In For One, In for All’ Theory in Title Coverage |
| April 16, 2013 |
Charlotte Bank Sues Law Firm to Recover Stolen Funds from Fraudulent Wire Transfer |
| April 16, 2013 |
Nebraska Title Company Settles Employee Classification Dispute |
| April 11, 2013 |
Court Rules Against Title Company in Cyber Crime Case |
| April 11, 2013 |
IT Security 101 Do’s and Don’ts |
| April 9, 2013 |
Colorado Bans ‘Centralized’ and ‘Streamlined’ Title Rates |
| April 9, 2013 |
10 ALTA Forms Published in Final |
| April 9, 2013 |
CFPB Fines Mortgage Insurers $15.4M for Alleged Kickbacks |
| April 4, 2013 |
Checklist for Protecting Non-public Personal Information: Network Security [PDF] |
| April 4, 2013 |
Checklist for Protecting Non-public Personal Information: Physical Security [PDF] |
| April 4, 2013 |
Use Private Email Domains to Increase Security of Private Information |
| April 4, 2013 |
8 Free Things You Can Do Today to Get Started on the Road to Best Practices |
| April 2, 2013 |
The Docket: California Court Clarifies Junior Lienholder Rights When Subordinated to Cross-collateralized Loans |
| April 2, 2013 |
Pacific Northwest Title Companies Join Forces |
| April 2, 2013 |
Title Veteran Values Mentoring, Providing Career Path for Employees |
| April 2, 2013 |
FDIC Launches National Program to Reserve Mineral Rights |
| March 28, 2013 |
Tips on Switching to a Private Email Domain |
| March 26, 2013 |
Wells Top Commercial/Multifamily Originator in 2012 |
| March 26, 2013 |
Texas Approves First Rate Increase in More Than 20 Years |
| March 26, 2013 |
Title Insurance Premium Volume Increase 21 Percent in 2012 |
| March 21, 2013 |
Checklist for Maintaining Proper Insurance Coverage [PDF] |
| March 21, 2013 |
Ensure You Have Proper Insurance to Protect Everyone’s Funds |
| March 21, 2013 |
10 Tips to Prevent Fraud and Theft on Your Escrow/Trust Accounts |
| March 21, 2013 |
Strategies to Protect Against Cyber Threats |
| March 19, 2013 |
Lenders Say ALTA’s Best Practices Can Help Title Agents Succeed |
| March 19, 2013 |
Bill Introduced to Exclude Affiliated Title Charges from QM Provision |
| March 19, 2013 |
More Residential Properties Return to Positive Equity, CoreLogic Reports |
| March 14, 2013 |
Live From Business Strategies in OKC: Develop, Implement and Succeed With Best Practices |
| March 14, 2013 |
Change Is Inevitable—Growth Is Optional, Speaker tells Conference Attendees |
| March 14, 2013 |
Glance at Friday Sessions at ALTA’s Business Strategies |
| March 12, 2013 |
2013 Business Strategies Conference Preview: Learn How to Implement ALTA’s Best Practices |
| March 12, 2013 |
Despite Market Changes, There’s Energy, Positivity and Optimism |
| March 12, 2013 |
Ratings Firms Report Underwriters in Strong Financial Position |
| March 8, 2013 |
Implementing ALTA’s Best Practices Can Be Marketing Tool to Grow Business |
| March 8, 2013 |
ALTA Best Practices Toolkit: Have You Started Implementing Policies and Procedures? |
| March 8, 2013 |
ALTA Creates Best Practices Task Force |
| March 7, 2013 |
E-recording, Going Paperless Can Help Maximize Efficiency |
| March 7, 2013 |
Checklist to Ensure Proper Pricing and Recording Procedures [PDF] |
| March 7, 2013 |
Checklist to Implement Escrow Trust Account Procedures [PDF] |
| March 7, 2013 |
Checklist for Policy Production, Delivery and Remittance
[PDF] |
| March 7, 2013 |
Checklist for Development of Process to Handle Consumer Complaints [PDF] |
| March 7, 2013 |
Checklist to Help Gather Proper Business Licenses [PDF] |
| March 5, 2013 |
ALTA Board Approves Seven New, Four Revised Endorsements |
| March 5, 2013 |
The Docket: Maryland Court Rules Title Companies Owe Duty of Care When Conducting Title Searches |
| March 5, 2013 |
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case Addressing Access to Virginia Public Records |
| March 5, 2013 |
ALTA Joins Letter to Regulators Warning of Strict Down Payment Requirements |
| February 28, 2013 |
Tips on Documenting Your Escrow Trust Account Policies |
| February 28, 2013 |
Credit Unions Provide Insurance Coverage for Escrow Accounts |
| February 26, 2013 |
Builder Whitepaper Calls for Appraisal Reform, Development of 'Real Estate Data Superhighway' |
| February 26, 2013 |
Fidelity Announces Fourth-quarter, 2012 Earnings |
| February 26, 2013 |
First American Releases Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2012 Financial Results |
| February 26, 2013 |
N.C.-based Investors Title Reports Q4 and 2012 Earnings |
| February 25, 2013 |
Document Service Provider Enters Settlement Space |
| February 19, 2013 |
The Docket: Federal Court Denies E&O Coverage for Agent’s Misappropriation
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| February 19, 2013 |
ALTA Policy Forms Expert Calls Time in Industry ‘Gratifying’ |
| February 19, 2013 |
Consumers Warned of Timeshare Resale Fraud |
| February 14, 2013 |
Survey: Majority of ALTA Members Follow Best Practices to Protect Clients’ Money, Info |
| February 14, 2013 |
Resources to Ensure Proper Licensing, Compliance |
| February 12, 2013 |
Mortgage Servicing Company Acquires Settlement Firm, Forms JV With National Builder |
| February 12, 2013 |
Connecticut Reminds Insurers, Agents of IOLTA/IOTA Requirements
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| February 12, 2013 |
Raising the Professional Bar: ALTA's National Title Professional Designation Program |
| February 12, 2013 |
Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 49 Percent in Q4, Up 24 Percent for 2012 |
| February 7, 2013 |
Don’t Lose Business: Make Sure You Have a Private Email Domain to Protect Non-public Personal Information |
| February 7, 2013 |
New Cyber-Fraud Targets Title Agent’s Settlement Software |
| February 5, 2013 |
National Title Professional Requirements |
| February 5, 2013 |
MERS Prevails in Two Federal Appeals Cases |
| January 31, 2013 |
FHA Volume Could Take Hit With Increase in Premiums, Required Downpayment for Jumbos |
| January 31, 2013 |
Delinquency Rates Continued Positive Trend in 2012 |
| January 29, 2013 |
3 Things Title Companies Should Know About the Affordable Care Act |
| January 24, 2013 |
Old Republic Reports Q4 and 2012 Financial Results |
| January 24, 2013 |
New Email Fraud Scheme Targets Agents’ Escrow Accounts |
| January 24, 2013 |
Federal Regulators Propose Social Media Guidance for Financial Institutions |
| January 22, 2013 |
The Docket: Missouri Court Addresses ‘Parties in Possession” Exception |
| January 22, 2013 |
CFPB Adopts Rules to Prevent Loan Originators from Steering Consumers into Risky Mortgages |
| January 22, 2013 |
Agencies Issue Final Rule on Appraisals for Higher-priced Mortgages |
| January 17, 2013 |
IRS Simplifies Option for Claiming Home Office Deduction Starting in 2013 |
| January 17, 2013 |
Indiana-based Underwriter Voluntarily Suspends Issuing New Policies |
| January 17, 2013 |
The Docket: Pennsylvania Court Addresses Underwriter's Liability for Cancelled Agent |
| January 15, 2013 |
Healthcare Tax Impacts Some Real Estate Transactions |
| January 15, 2013 |
Flu Season: Seven Steps to Prepare Your Business and Employees |
| January 10, 2013 |
CFPB Targets September for Release of Mortgage Disclosure Rule |
| January 10, 2013 |
CFPB Issues Qualified Mortgage, Ability-to-Repay Rule |
| January 10, 2013 |
Title Company Agrees to Settlement Over Use of Web-based Order Platform |
| January 10, 2013 |
PRIA Approves White Paper on E-Recording Portals |
| January 8, 2013 |
More Consumers Flocking to Web for Real Estate Searches |
| January 8, 2013 |
Key Provisions of ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deal Impacting Real Estate |
| January 8, 2013 |
Vendor Management Company to Close |
| January 3, 2013 |
Giving Thanks for My ALTA Membership |
| January 3, 2013 |
PRIA Board Approves ‘Recording Jurisdiction Identifiers’ Paper |
| January 3, 2013 |
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