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ATG® ScoopCast: February 2008

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the ATG concept Preview
The January-February issue of the ATG concept is available online. Highlights include: Articles - Overview of Attorney Review Cases; Casenotes - Easements, Mortgages, and Restrictive Covenants .
ATG Announcements
"Re-Activate" your ATG Membership!
Has it been a while since you issued a policy because you couldn't obtain the title search, or your support staff was too busy with other tasks? Are you ready to get started again? It's easy, and we can help. Make a small investment of time, start writing policies again, and add to your bottom line. Contact Robert Dillow, 217.403.0091, today!

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ATG members, their associates, and employees can now receive the ATG ScoopCast, the ATG concept, up-to-the-minute procedural or underwriting information, ATG Legal Education announcements, and more in a timely manner via e-mail. Have everyone in your firm who should receive ATG communications visit www.atgf.com and enter their e-mail address in the form. The enrollment process takes only a few moments. We look forward to hearing from you.

Maintain Your Good Standing with the State of Illinois
Harry E. Stirmell, Supervisor of the Title Insurance Section of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, has requested that we remind all ATG title agents operating as corporations or LLCs to be sure and maintain your business entity in good standing with the State of Illinois. The DFI regularly checks this status and removes those entities that are not in good standing from registration as approved title agents. Therefore, please make sure to timely file your annual report and pay registration fees to also remain licensed as a title agent by the state. Thank you for your cooperation. Contact Jerry Gorman, 217.403.0116, with any questions.

New Cook County Recording Fees Effective March 3, 2008
On November 6, 2007, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance that raised the Geographic Information System (GIS) fee from $3 per recording to $15, beginning March 3, 2008. There are no changes to the other Cook County Recording Fees at this time. Visit www.atgf.com for the complete memo from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds. For more information, visit www.ccrd.info or call the Recorder's office at 312.603.5053. Thank you.
ATG Legal Education Programs
See our ATG Legal Education web page. Click the graphic at right for information about our ATG Legal Education lawyer discount pricing packages—a potential savings of thousands of dollars!

NEW IN 2008: ATG Legal Ed OnDemand sessions available online 24/7.

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Capital Funding Corporation
MEMBER SPECIALS!
CFC Offers Discounted Mortgage Rates to ATG Members
Capital Funding Corporation (CFC), ATG’s subsidiary mortgage company, provides mortgages to ATG members at discounted rates. No need to be registered as a loan originator. For more information on how to receive discounts on mortgages from CFC, contact Madeline Fanelli (630.627.5600 or [email protected]). Featured Member Rate as of 2/20/08: 30-Year Fixed - 6.25%, zero points.

NEW CFC MEMBERSHIP OPTION: Provide Mortgage Counseling - No License Required
Enhance your real estate practice by offering a valuable new service to clients: Mortgage Counseling. ATG member attorneys can now participate in Capital Funding without obtaining a loan originator's license if they provide this new and much-needed service. You potentially save your purchaser clients thousands of dollars-plus earn additional fees. Contact Dion Alimorong (630.627.5600) to learn more about this new opportunity for your real estate practice.
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[Last update: 2-25-08]

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