U.S. Chamber of Commerce Launches Campaign to Rein In “Out-of-Control” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra
On June 28, 2022, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched an extensive campaign to expose and defeat what it views as Consumer Finance Protection Bureau…
Author: Land Title Association of Mississippi
The Land Title Association of Mississippi is a professional association dedicated to creating an environment which enables its members to provide the public with the highest quality land title evidencing, title insurance and settlement services.
CFPB Sets Out Rulemaking Agenda
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) quietly released its spring rulemaking agenda, which sets forth five rules that the CFPB expects to complete before May…
Financial Action Task Force Identifies Jurisdictions with Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Counter-Proliferation Deficiencies
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is informing U.S. financial institutions that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental body that establishes international standards…
Scammers are targeting a new generation of homebuyers
With home buying season in full swing, homebuyers are deciding to make one of the biggest purchases of their lives. If the pandemic has taught…
Ethics Opinion 265: Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act
On June 9, the Board of Commissioners adopted Formal Ethics Opinion 265 regarding a Mississippi lawyer’s ethical obligations in providing legal services to a client…
Member Highlight – Agent: Jeffrey Horn
As a Senior Associate Attorney at Rubin Lubin, LLC, a boutique real estate firm in Atlanta, Jeffrey Horn tends to become involved in title matters…
FHFA Wants GSE Pricing Tweaks and Counterparty Exam Authority
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s pricing frameworks may see changes to better serve “core mission borrowers,” according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).The regulator…
FHFA Announces Equitable Housing Finance Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the release of Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) Equitable Housing Finance Plans for 2022-2024. These plans…
FHFA News Releases GSE 2021 Mission Report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency released its annual Mission Report that describes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Federal Home Loan Bank activities to increase access…
Member Highlight – Underwriter: Michele Calvert
Michele Calvert describes her entry into the title insurance industry as “completely accidental.” After earning her bachelor’s degree in leadership studies from the University of…
Lobbyist: Legislative Update
This session was destined to be full of debate from the get-go. Some of the most debated topics were: Medical Marijuana, Teacher Pay Raises, Income…
Message from the President: Charles Greer
As I reach the end of my term as President of LTAMS, I would like to recognize some recent highlights and accomplishments of our association.…
Homebuilders urge Biden to help cut costs for market in ‘extreme duress’
The National Association of Home Builders has asked the White House to take action to address the supply-chain disruptions that are pushing up the costs…
ALTA Develops Template to Help Companies Respond to Cybersecurity Incidents
ALTA created a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan template to help member companies develop a structured strategy to prepare for, identify, respond and recover from cybersecurity incidents. ALTA’s…
Member Highlight – Agent: Joseph Tullos
After focusing on litigation early in his career, Joseph Tullos made an intentional decision to transition to a transactional practice. A native of the Pine…
Security Title Guarantee Corporation helps spotlight mission of Louisiana non-profit
BATON ROUGE, La. – April 13, 2022 – A deserving Louisiana organization nominated by the local leadership of the Security Title Guarantee Corporation was among those groups…
Member Highlight – Abstractor: Santita Newsom
Although she is relatively new to the title abstracting business, Santita Newsom quickly developed her skills in the field and now plays a key role…
FHFA Charts New Course with Strategic Plan
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), in its new strategic plan, indicated it is heading in a different direction than under the Trump administration. The…
CFPB Launches New Way for the Public to Petition the Agency for Action
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today made it easier for the public to meaningfully engage with the agency and request regulatory changes. Starting today,…
ALTA Board of Governors Approves Revised Forms, New Endorsement
ALTA’s Board of Governors approved a recommendation to adopt several revised ALTA Policy Forms and a new American Lands Waivers and Consents Endorsement during its…