Join VLTA for a CE event in your region this fall! Earn 4 hours CE credits and enjoy cocktails sponsored by AmTrust at a special reception following the event. Registration is open! Register online Lynchburg Regional Event October 18, 2018 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Kirkley Hotel & Conference Center 2900 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, … Continue reading Reminder – VLTA Fall Regionals
How to have a successful Real Estate Settlement Agent Audit
Once a year you get notified that the agency’s RESA audit is due to be conducted. What will the auditor be looking for? According the Virginia Code § 55-525.24(A): All funds deposited with the settlement agent in connection with an escrow, settlement, or closing shall be handled in a fiduciary capacity… What does fiduciary capacity … Continue reading How to have a successful Real Estate Settlement Agent Audit
eRecording in Virginia
eRecording FAQ’s - frequently asked questions by eRecorders Is eRecording Legal in Virginia? The Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (UETA) established and authorized the legal equivalence of electronic records (documents) and electronic signatures. The Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act (URPERA) authorized the Circuit Court Land Record Clerk to accept records (documents) in an electronic format. … Continue reading eRecording in Virginia
NAIC Data Security Model Law
In October 2017, the NAIC adopted the Insurance Data Security Model Law. The purpose and intent of this Act is to establish standards for data security and standards for the investigation of and notification to the Commissioner of a Cybersecurity Event applicable to Licensees. A licensee is defined as a person or entity licensed, authorized … Continue reading NAIC Data Security Model Law
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VLTA Secretary’s Message: Leadership Development
Volunteers are the life-blood of organizations such as the VLTA. Some land title associations are dominated by employees of underwriters since they generally work for larger organizations and are better able to get away from the office for meetings and events. Title agents and examiners often find it difficult to get away from the day … Continue reading VLTA Secretary’s Message: Leadership Development
Beautfort’s Bucket
Hi! My name’s Beaufort Hambuket, and dis is my bucket wheres I gets to talk ‘bout title n’ stuff. Today I wanna talk ‘bout dis new-fangled thing called “Bitcoin”. I hear all sortsa talk ‘bout how bitcoin gonna revolutionize da’ title n’ settlement world. If ya’ ask me (and ya’ are, cause your readin’ my … Continue reading Beautfort’s Bucket