UTA welcomes our four new members for the 2026 year: Morgan Diaz, Total Lender Solutions Katy Holdeman, Default Resolution Network Miguel Ochoa, Trustee Corps Breana Powers, FSI

UTA is looking for members to join our five standing committees. UTA Members can help shape the association’s direction by participating on our committees. If you are interested in serving on one of UTA’s committees, please email the headquarters office and the appropriate committee chair will contact you. A summary...

As a follow-up to the issues discussed during the UTA-led coalition meeting with FinCen on January 30th, UTA submitted a supplemental letter to further support full exemption or further extension of the effective date of March 1, 2026, for non-judicial foreclosures from the Real Estate Reporting Rule. Along with the...

California Lobby Day 2025 Join UTA and California Mortgage Association Members at our Annual Lobby Day in Sacramento to educate legislators on the issues important to our organization. Lunch will be provided, and we will schedule appointments for members. Event is free, but must register online here.

Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco UTA has worked with Assemblywoman Pacheco (D-64) who has introduced AB 1957 in the California Assembly, which will advance the sunset date of SB 1079 Statutes to 2027. Existing law represents a well-intentioned effort to broaden access to residential housing through the foreclosure process, but unfortunately abuses...

Congratulations to new Board members are in order. Josh Jacoby of Allied Trustee Services, and Laura Coughlin, Esq., of McCalla Raymer Leibert and Pierce were elected to the Board of Directors for three-year terms, ending in 2028. Gary Wisham of Allied Trustee Services, and Glenn Wechsler, Esq., of Law Offices...

           It is with extreme sadness that we report that Martin McGuinn passed away on November 20th. Marty died peacefully, surrounded by the love of his wife Pat, and their family. Marty served as UTA’s Corporate Counsel and defended trustees for his entire illustrious career. “Marty...

UTA’s next webinar – on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations – will be held Monday, December 1st from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Pacific Time. FinCEN (The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network), a bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department, has issued new regulations, effective March 1, 2026, that impact title companies and trustees....

                  Join us for UTA’s Holiday Party, Tuesday, December 9th from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Il Fornaio in Irvine. We’ll enjoy live music, great drinks and heavy hors ‘doevres. Don’t miss this wonderful event! Bring your significant other! Register here....

In September, the United Trustees Association, the California Mortgage Association, and the California Credit Union League, and several impacted individuals, financial institutions and small business owners sued Rob Bonta, as California Attorney General, to block enforcement of portions of Assembly Bill 130 impacting collection of junior liens that threaten to...