Sixteen Members on Ballot For Board of Directors

UTA President David Dutcher and UTA Nomination Committee Chair Ben Levinson have announced that sixteen members will appear on the ballot for the six seats that are up for election to the UTA Board of Directors.  Only “Regular” members have voting privileges. Terms for each of the Directorships are for...

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Follow UTA’s LinkedIn Page

UTA has created a LinkedIn page. UTA’s LinkedIn page will not only ensure that members never miss news and provide a way to connect with other members and industry experts, but also allow the association and it’s members  to better promote conferences, legislative initiatives and amicus briefs. Please follow UTA...

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Key Legislation To Be Summarized at Virtual Conference

Two important California bills – both set to become law – will be explained in detail at the upcoming UTA Virtual Conference. AB 3088, which has been signed by Governor Newsom and is in effect immediately, extends HOBR to non-owner occupied properties with no more than 4 units. It also...

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Nevada Lifts Foreclosure Ban and Extends Eviction Moratorium

On August 31st, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak both lifted the ban on Nevada foreclosures and announced a further extension of the eviction moratorium.  The moratorium does not apply to REO evictions. The Governor’s Directive did not address the foreclosure moratorium, so Nevada can now resume foreclosure activity. That resumption could...

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Online Silent Auction Held First Week of October

  UTA’s Annual Silent Auction will be held online this year. The silent auction  has brought in over $40,000 to the Association over the past 15 years.  The silent auction will open online October 1st and will close at noon on October 7th.  If you are interested in donating an...

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Session Will Focus on Servicer Concerns

Don’t miss ‘Servicing Through COVID’ at this year’s virtual conference. Over 3.6 million borrowers opted for forbearance given the loss of jobs nationally. Servicers Candace Russell of Carrington Mortgage Services, Christopher Carmen of BSI Financial Services, and Caitlyn Reynolds of Elite Commercial Servicing, join moderator Susan Pettem of Novare Settlement...

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UTA Jeopardy and Yappy Hour On the Virtual Conference Program

This year’s virtual conference will feature two full rounds of ‘UTA Jeopardy!’ as well as ‘Yappy Hour’. UTA Jeopardy! categories will include: Movie Quotes, Celebrities, Travel, and most exciting of all – Default Servicing. UTA Jeopardy! will be held Monday, October 5th from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm.  So brush...

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UTA Welcomes Three New Members

Welcome to the following new members of UTA Max Newman, Total Lender Solutions, San Diego, CA Jeffrey LaMotte, Val-Chris Investments, Irvine, CA Rachel Seropian, Total Lender Solutions, San Diego, CA

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Registration Now Available for Virtual Conference – Earlybird Deadline is August 21st

UTA’s 45th Annual Education Conference will be virtual, due to the COVID pandemic, but it will still exciting and relevant education sessions for attendees, along with some UTA fun. The conference will be held over four days – October 4-8 – with two sessions per day.  This year’s conference CLE...

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UTA To File Amicus Brief In Case Determining If Loan Servicers Owes A Borrower A Duty Of Care

UTA, along with the California Mortgage Association and the California Mortgage Bankers Association, will be filing an amicus brief to reduce exposure to future tort claims brought by borrowers. The California Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in Sheen v. Wells Fargo, a case that will have far-reaching impacts...

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