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…
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.
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…
Member Highlight – Abstractor: Sandra Warren
After a 16-year stint as office manager for a construction company, Sandra Warren got her start in title abstracting by working as a Deputy Chancery…
The Security Title Guarantee Corporation is proud to celebrate 70 years in business
The real estate title insurance business has changed greatly over the last seven decades, but one thing has remained constant. Through it all, the Security…
New Law: Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act
As of May 18, 2021, some 36 states and four territories allowed for the medical use of cannabis products. On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Gov. Tate…
Legislative Update: Feb. 1 Deadline
Feb. 1 was the deadline to pass general bills and constitutional resolutions out of committee in the chamber where they originated. The death of a…
Ginnie Mae Embraces Blockchain
Is blockchain technology still hip if the federal government starts to use it? After seeing the benefits of blockchain, federal organizations at the top of…
Mississippi Title Act has been Tabled
The Association’s Board of Directors made the decision at its December 2021 board meeting to suspend any further efforts on the pursuit of the proposed…
Member Highlight – Abstractor: Chad Evans
Chad Evans, a Mississippi native who attended Belhaven College, found his way to abstracting as a career by chance in the way so many abstractors…
The 2022 Mississippi legislative session begins today
Mississippi’s 2022 legislative session begins today and will last for 90 days. Although lawmakers will gather at the capitol to open the session, they are…
Fannie and Freddie Now Required to Factor in Climate Change Risks
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) acting Director Sandra Thompson says the FHFA is stepping up its monitoring and supervision of climate change issues. Fannie…
Member Highlight – Agent: Katy Boyer
Katy Boyer-Langston grew up in Vancleave, Mississippi, and received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Auburn University at Montgomery in 2009. She worked as a…
House Approves Defense Bill but excludes SECURE Notarization Act
The House passed a finalized version of the $768 billion defense authorization bill late Tuesday (Dec. 7th) night with overwhelming bipartisan support, moving legislation hamstrung by delays, amendment…
MS Supreme Court Extends Ability to Earn CLE Credit Online
Due to the continued issues concerning COVID-19 and the limitations on the ability to gather in person, the Mississippi Supreme Court has ordered that the…
Member Highlight – Agent: Jason Purvis
The first job Jason Purvis accepted after receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1998 was teaching special education…
Upcoming ALTA Webinars: December
In need of some training? ALTA has a new webinar planned for December that may tickle your fancy! Check it out below: ALTA Insights: Changes…
RIN/RON Reprieve: Extended another 8 days
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced Thursday the COVID-19 State of Emergency in the state will end Saturday, November 20, 2021. The announcement means the order…
Upcoming ALTA Webinars: November
In need of some training? ALTA has two new webinars planned for November that may tickle your fancy! Check them out below: Insuring Native American…