We have stated many times in this column about the prodigious legislative output of the California Legislature. One long-ago state senator famously described the institution as a “bill factory”, and in a body where some members measure their productivity by the number of bills they get enacted each year, he...
The Washington State Foreclosure Fairness Program guidelines are being revised and updated. So far, the changes to the draft updated guidelines are the revision of outdated statutory language and references. The Washington State Department of Commerce is accepting comments to updated draft by July 15th. Final revised guidelines will be...
We are saddened to report the passing of UTA Member Stephanie Strickland, co-founder, owner and operator of Platinum Resolution Services. After high school, Stephanie began working in Title and Escrow as a Senior Certified Escrow Officer. She loved the business, thrived in that environment, and eventually became the co-founder, owner...
UTA and CMA members lobbied California State Senators and Assemblymembers on April 23rd. Twelve participants were briefed by UTA and CMA California lobbyist Mike Belote on legislation supported by UTA. Attendees lobbied twelve different members and staff of Senate and Assembly on SB 2424; SB 1146 and AB 295. AB...
Please join us in welcoming four new members to UTA. Jordan Robago, Esq., Aldridge Pite LLP & Clear Recon Corp., San Diego, CA Maria Romo Rangel, Val-Chris Investments, Irvine, CA Chris Santana, PennyMac, Moorpark, CA Debbie Yerkes, Daily Journal, Los Angeles, CA
On February 6, UTA members joined together in Olympia to lobby the Washington Legislature. This was the UTA’s first Day on the Hill since the end of the pandemic, and it was great to have trustees meeting with lawmakers in person. Trustees discussed issues relating to the foreclosure process, educated...
Thank you to those who participated in our members-only Trustees Roundtable, held on February 29th. The roundtable covered the highly relevant current industry topics of Elder Abuse; SB 1079; Cyber Security; Flooding and FEMA Holds; HAF Funds, E-Notes; the VA Moratorium; and the Show Me State Premium Home Case. Thank...
UTA will be holding a Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, April 2nd. The dinner session will provide a Legislative Update and will address Post Foreclosure Sale/Prior Confirmation and will include a mock update bid process from sale through issuance of the TDUS. Andrew Boylan, Esq, McCarthy Holthus and Diane Weifenbach, Esq.,...
Long-time member and UTA supporter, Michelle Stephens of the Daily Journal Corporation is retiring on February 29th. Michelle’s contributions have been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the UTA community. From sponsoring the annual conference to enhancing dinner events and supporting members through the Daily Journal, Michelle’s dedication has been...
Please welcome the following new members to UTA: – Jody Arnett, Trustee Corps, Irvine, CA – Rochelle Matkin, Quality Loan Service Corporation, San Diego, CA – Star Meehan, Trustee Corps, Irvine, CA – Tom Misteli, Misteli Law, Dallas, TX – Devin Ormonde, The Mortgage Law Firm, Temecula, CA – Rachel...