HUD Seeks Public Comment on CBAs

HUD released a request for public feedback on proposed changes to the "required use" provisions of RESPA Section 8. The public comments are due September 1, 2010. Click here for more information.

Privity Rule at Issue in Indiana

The Indiana Supreme Court recently held that a title agent not in privity of contract with the insured can be liable to a non-insured on a title insurance commitment.

Ninth Circuit Sides with NAILTA

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed with NAILTA, which filed an amicus brief in support of the borrower-plaintiff in a pending RESPA class action lawsuit against First American Title Insurance Company.

HUD Seeks Public Comment on CBAs

HUD released a request for public feedback on proposed changes to the "required use" provisions of RESPA Section 8. The public comments are due September 1, 2010. Click here for more information.

Privity Rule at Issue in Indiana

The Indiana Supreme Court recently held that a title agent not in privity of contract with the insured can be liable to a non-insured on a title insurance commitment.
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NAILTA Responds to NM Proposed Rate Increase

February 25, 2010

VIA REGULAR MAIL

The Honorable Morris J. Chavez
Superintendent
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
Insurance Division
P.O. Box 1269
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1269

Re: Proposed Title Insurance Rate Increase

Dear Superintendent Chavez:

On behalf of independent title insurance agents, independent title insurance underwriters and interested title insurance industry stakeholders who are supportive members of our organization, please allow me to formally introduce you to the National Association of Independent Land Title Agents (NAILTA). NAILTA was formed in November, 2008 by concerned independent title insurance agents from across the country who are determined to foster transparency, promote education and understanding and preserve the value of the land title process.

Ninth Circuit Sides with NAILTA

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed with NAILTA, which filed an amicus brief in support of the borrower-plaintiff in a pending RESPA class action lawsuit against First American Title Insurance Company.
Read more...

NAILTA Responds to NY's S6290

March 15, 2010

Richard L. Brodsky

Chairman

Corporations, Authorities and Commissions

422 Legislative Office Building

Albany, NY 12248

RE: Proposed N.Y. Senate Bill S6290

Dear Assemblyman Brodsky:

On behalf of independent title insurance agents, independent title insurance underwriters and interested title insurance industry stakeholders who are dedicated members of our organization, please allow me to introduce you to the National Association of Independent Land Title Agents (NAILTA). NAILTA was formed in November, 2008 by concerned independent title insurance agents from across the country who are determined to foster transparency, promote education and understanding and preserve the value of the land title process, all of which ultimately benefit the consumer.