Fannie and Freddie Speakers Highlight Annual Conference

Representatives from Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac highlight the sessions at UTA’s 46th Annual Education Conference, held at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada, November 7-9th, 2021.  Room rates are just $100 per night (plus $25 resort fee). Dean Meyer, Director, Non-performing Loan Management, Freddie Mac and Todd Barton, Vice...

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Annual Conference Hotel Room Reservations Are Available

Hotel room reservations are now being accepted for the 2021 UTA Annual Education Conference & Trade Show. Sunday, November 7, will feature two networking options: An Escape Room adventure or Reno Riverwalk shopping and dining. The education sessions will be held Monday and Tuesday, November 8-9.  UTA’s annual dinner event –...

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Capitol Reopens, Sort Of

By Michael Belote, Esq., California Advocates, UTA California Lobbyist, This year has been full of surprises in Sacramento.  In the beginning months of the pandemic last year, most legislators were predicting a relatively minor impact on Capitol operations, but in fact the “people’s building” has been functionally closed for the...

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Washington Legislature Makes Changes to the DOTA, Addresses the Homestead Exemption

By Holly Chisa, HPC Advocacy, UTA Washington State Lobbyist  The 2021 Washington legislative session saw some changes to the Deed of Trust Act (DOTA) in both funding and policy.  The Legislature also took action to address the Homestead Exemption, and a new wage lien bill has passed affecting third position...

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Servicing and Foreclosure Post-Pandemic Issues Webinar Set for August 18th

UTA and the National Association of Default Professional (formerly REOMAC) will hold a webinar on ‘Servicing and Foreclosure Post-Pandemic Issues’ on Wednesday, August 18th from Noon to 1 pm, PST. The one-hour session will provide both a macro-view and a detailed summary of post-moratorium servicing and default management issues. The panel...

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UTA Accepting Nominations for Board Director Seats

UTA is now accepting nominations for seats on the 2022 UTA Board of Directors. This year the membership will be electing five seats to the Board of Directors. Terms for each of the seats is for three years, beginning on January 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2024. The...

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Escape Room and Reno Riverwalk Highlight Sunday Activities

UTA members can participate in several social networking opportunities at the 46th Annual Education Conference, held November 7-9th in Reno.  On Sunday, November 7th, members may participate in an Escape Room adventure or shopping and dining at the Reno Riverwalk. The van for the Escape room will leave the hotel...

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New Members and New Certified Trustee Sale Officer

Please welcome the following new members to UTA: – Greg DeCastro, Auction.com, Irvine, CA – Elli Djamas, Beacon Default Management, Agoura Hills, CA – Arlene Fontes, Chicago Title Company, Fresno, CA – Helen Hinkle, All Points Property Services, Inc., Apple Valley, CA – Arminda Gomez-Reza, Independent Foreclosure Services, South Pasadena,...

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Reminder: UTA Job Board

Members: A reminder that UTA has a job posting board. Just send us the employment description and the contact for prospective applicants, and we’ll post it on our jobs board and remind members that new job openings are available. Email your information to rmeyers@unitedtrustees.com.

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