Over three dozen bills remain alive for potential signature by Governor Brown during September, after adjournment of the 2013-14 legislative session on August 31. A full report on the governor's actions will be given at the upcoming UTA conference.
Several bill draft requests are in process as the 2015 legislatives season approaches; summary of some bill drafts that could come to fruition next year.
Lawmakers in Seattle had been considering allowing the City to seize underwater mortgages under principles of eminent domain, similarly to actions proposed in some California cities, but the idea was rejected in favor of the Seattle Homeowner Stabilization Program proposal.
UTA Nomination Committee Chair Mark Blackman, Esq. of Alpert, Barr & Grant, has announced that UTA is now accepting nominations for seats on the 2014 UTA Board of Directors.
Details on three leisurely social networking opportunities available to attendees of the upcoming UTA conference: The ‘La Quinta Hiking Adventure’, the ‘Wine & Canvas’ event and the annual UTA golf tournament to be held on the historical TPC Stadium Course. Read the conference program and register today!
UTA’s 39th Annual Education Conference, held at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California, November 9-11 will feature exciting and relevant education sessions for attendees.Read the conference program and register today!
Hotel room reservations are now being accepted for the 2014 UTA Annual Education Conference & Trade Show. Reserve your room today!
CFPB has issued an interpretive rule to clarify that when a borrower dies, the name of the borrower’s heir generally may be added to the mortgage without triggering the Bureau’s Ability-to-Repay rule.
The Los Angeles Times reports that a former Fannie Mae specialist in foreclosures was recently sentenced to 15 months in prison for soliciting kickbacks from a real estate broker.
UTA has redesigned its website, allowing members to more easily view upcoming events and recent news items. “The site is easier to read, with images that are bigger, bolder and easier to navigate,” said Joyce Copeland. “Plus we will be updating the site with member photos after this year’s annual...