The Best Laid Plains

By Michael Belote, Esq., California Advocates, UTA California Lobbyist In 1786 Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote one of the most famous lines in western literature, paraphrased later by Californian John Steinbeck: “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”  Try as we might to plan for the...

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UTA Conference Fees As Low as $250

UTA’s Earlybird Registration fees for the 50th Annual Conference represent a fantastic value.  The conference is held August 17-19, 2025 at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas. Earlybird registration fees are $895 for the first person from a company/firm; $795 for the second person from the same company/firm; and just...

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Conference Earlybird Deadline is June 6

The earlybird deadline for UTA’s 50th Annual Education Conference is June 6th. Reserve your hotel room today and receive our group rate Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights at $179 per night plus $40.00 per night resort fee. This rate is less expensive than the hotel’s current rates and is...

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August Annual Conference Features Administration Policies on Foreclosure and Servicing; GSE Outlook, Judges Session; Legislative Updates and More

What a lineup for UTA’s 50th Annual Education Conference, held at the JW Marriott Las Vegas August 17-19! The conference sessions will kick off with an Economic Forecast with an emphasis on the Trump Administration’s policies relative to foreclosure. The session’s speakers are Rick Sharga, Founder and CEO of CJ...

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Legal and Practical Concerns When the Borrower is Deceased Summarized at UTA Conference

Legal and Practical Concerns When the Borrower is Deceased Summarized at UTA Conference Laura N. Coughlin, Esq., (Wright Finlay & Zak), Erica Jones, Esq., (Barrett Daffin Frappier Treder & Engel), and Minda Turnbull (Reverse Mortgage Solutions) will lead a session entitled ‘Legal and Practical Concerns When the Borrower is Deceased’...

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Industry Veteran Michael Andrews Retires

Michael Andrews retired on June 29th, his 59th birthday.  Michael spent 30 years in the foreclosure industry.  His career started as a courier for TD Service before moving into the posting and publishing world.  He posted and cried sales before using his true talent of marketing.  He was the top...

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Silent Auction is Monday Night

UTA’s Annual Silent Auction has brought in over $40,000 to the Association over the past 15 years.  This year it is held during Murder Mystery night on Monday, November 5th and will feature great items, sponsored by several of our generous members.  If you are interested in donating an item,...

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UTA Welcomes Thirteen New Members

UTA Welcomes Thirteen New Members Please welcome the following new members to UTA. – LaTonya Coleman, Del Toro Loan Servicing, Chula Vista, CA – Casey Cornett, Title365, Newport Beach, CA – Rita Crampton, Williams Williams & McKissick, Tulsa, OK – Ken Frye, VendorView 360, Scottsdale, AZ – Jeff Gregory, Innovative...

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UTA Announces 2017 Advertising Opportunities

UTA members have four products to communicate their services to the membership in 2017. Members who advertise electronically, and in the UTA Quarterly and the Membership Directory receive a 20% break off list price! To review the ad rates and to buy advertisements, click here.

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