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A Holiday Message
Reflecting on Gratitude and Celebration

by Peter J. Birnbaum, ATG President and Chief Executive Officer

The holiday season is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year. Having three kids who still believe in Santa. The "elf on a shelf" that appears in various parts the house each morning fuels their excitement for Christmas Day. In our home we celebrate both Chanukah and Christmas, so December is a month of celebration. At Chanukah each year, we write each other notes of gratitude. It gives us a chance to express to each other the things about that person that make us most grateful.

This is also a time for the ATG staff to express its gratitude to our members — your contribution makes ATG the premier lawyer service organization in the nation — and to all our customers, we are grateful for your support.

The espirit de corps of the ATG family is unlike any other company that I know of. Our collective vision and our spirit of camaraderie drive our success because we work toward a common goal.

These past two months have been especially challenging with the implementation of TRID. Closings are taking longer,directions from the lenders are inconsistent and confusing, and the pressures are incredible. We are here to help you navigate the new landscape. Earlier this week we hosted our first TRID Tuesday, a one-hour online Q&A session hosted by our staff for ATG members and closers. We'll host many more of these on select Tuesdays in 2016 to answer questions, give procedural tips, and share the latest TRID news. We encourage you and your staff to attend. For more on TRID implementation, check our latest post, CFPB Guidance on Title Premium Disclosure in Seller-Pay States. We realize these changes are difficult for all parties concerned and want you to know ATG is committed to maintaining the personal attention needed to provide the best possible service.

Over the years ATG has consistently faced adversity and turned it into opportunity. We will give you the tools you need to compete. We will give you the leadership you need. We will, as always, be in the forefront of delivering competitive tools for your practice.

We are grateful for having the opportunity to serve you. We wish you and your families a joyous and peaceful holiday season.

[Last update: 12-15-15]

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