Lobby Day On May 6th, UTA members and members of the California Mortgage Association, met with legislators and/or their staff, to advocate for AB 1158 and to share their concerns with SB 681. The annual ‘Lobby Day’ event began with a briefing by UTA and CMA’s California Lobbyist, Mike Belote....
By Holly Chisa, HPC Advocacy, UTA Washington State Lobbyist Lawmakers in Washington State face a significant challenge for the 2025 session – how to fund specific projects facing a budget deficit that could reach $15 billion. This fiscal challenge is attributed to increased spending, with state expenditures rising from $33.6...
Please join us in welcoming the following new members to the UTA:
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...
UTA will be holding a Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, May 14th. UTA’s California Lobbyist, Mike Belote, of California Advocates will speak on the current tumultuous legislative session with an emphasis on discussions involving the California fires. The dinner meeting will be from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Embassy...
Join UTA Members along with our colleagues from the California Mortgage Association at our Annual Lobby Day in Sacramento on May 6th, to educate legislators on the issues important to our organization. This year, we’ll be lobbying on the following: Schedule: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch Lobbying Briefing at...
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...
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...
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...
This year’s annual conference – the 50th Annual Education Conference held August 17-19 at the JW Marriott Las Vegas will feature a Monday night dinner event that will celebrate half a century of UTA success in a memorable and elegant outing. Our 50th anniversary night of dining and networking includes...