August 6, 2014

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Industry Representatives Meet With CFPB to Discuss New Disclosure Implementation

American Land Title Association | July 29, 2014 
With implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new integrated mortgage disclosures only a year away, member of ALTA’s Integrated Mortgage Disclosures Task Force met with 12 members of bureau staff to discuss implementation challenges and share suggestions to ensure more consistent interpretations of the rule. The CFPB Regulatory Implementation Team hosted the meeting to gather information to help it understand areas where the industry needs extra guidance to aid implementation. Read More »

Fed Reserve to Host Webinar on New Integrated Disclosures

Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 1p.m. CDT — Register Here
On Tuesday, August 26 at 1 p.m. CDT, the Federal Reserve will host a webinar to address frequently asked questions about the CFPB's TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule. This webinar is part of a series of webinars to address the new rule as creditors, mortgage brokers, settlement agents, software developers and other stakeholders work to implement it over the next year. Learn more and sign up here. The first webinar was presented by the CFPB on June 17 and provided an overview of the final rule and the new disclosures. You can access a recording of that webinar here.

Texas Housing Market Finally Sees Increase in Inventory

CultureMap Dallas | August 5, 2014
The story right now in the Texas housing market: quarterly gains in inventory for the first time in three years, according to the latest report from the Texas Association of Realtors. Because of a housing shortage in 2014, Texas has not seen the double-digit home sales growth it did last year — but it certainly saw increases in home prices. Read More »

We Need Your Feedback Regarding District Clerk Records

TLTA recently held a joint meeting with the County and District Clerks' Association of Texas to share issues of common concern. We would like to learn more about your experience with access to district clerk records. By filling out this survey, you'll help us formulate policy that will help our industry and the clerks work together seamlessly. Please take a moment to complete this very brief survey. If you have any questions, please contact David Glenn at [email protected] or 512.879.2891. 

Don't Miss This Unique Opportunity for Title Company Owners & Managers!

August 20 - 21 | Renaissance Dallas Hotel | View Schedule
TLTA is pleased to present a unique educational opportunity for title company owners and managers that also fulfills TDI's management personnel training requirement. Whether you are a seasoned veteran, a new owner of a title company or an experienced title pro transitioning to a new management position, this one-of-a-kind opportunity is for you! We've put together an essential set of topics and an outstanding group of speakers who bring a wealth of experience on several key industry subjects. Learn more here and register online here today!

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Upcoming Hot Topic Webinars

Modern Manufactured & Modular Housing
Tuesday, August 12 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. CDT
Presented by:
Doyle Pendleton, Jr., Executive Director, Texas Manufactured Housing Association
Live Version | On-Demand Version

Avoiding TDI Audit Violations
Wednesday, August 13 | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CDT
Presented by:
Robert York, TDIs Manager of Title Examinations, as well as two industry compliance specialists: Brenda Nelson, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, and Nancy Waggoner, Republic Title of Texas, Inc.
Live Version | On-Demand Version