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Homeowner's Policy of Title Insurance Procedures for Indiana
06/17/2013 - 8:54am
ATG has adopted the American Land Title Association (ALTA) Homeowner's Policy of Title Insurance for a one-to-four family residence, as last revised by ALTA on 02-03-10, for use on transactions...
New Affidavit Charge in Cook County
05/09/2013 - 10:28am
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: There is a $2.00 affidavit charge for all exempt deeds being recorded with a Statement by Grantor/Grantee. This charge applies to Cook County transactions. For more information...
Procedural Best Practices: Record Documents within Two Days of Closing
04/29/2013 - 9:06am
Best Practice #4: Adopt standard real estate settlement procedures and policies that ensure compliance with Federal and State Consumer Financial Laws as applicable.
To conform to ALTA’s Best...
Illinois Inter-Underwriter Indemnification Agreement
03/04/2013 - 2:44pm
Christine M. Sparks
ATG Vice President – Managing Attorney
Claims and Audit
As of January 2013, all Illinois title insurance underwriters have entered into the Inter-Underwriter...
New CPL Procedures for Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa
02/22/2013 - 12:47pm
Issuing Closing Protection Letters: New ATG Procedures for Properties in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa
Effective Monday, March 4, 2013, ATG staff must issue all Closing Protection Letters (CPLs) for...
Crane Requirement Rescinded
02/11/2013 - 9:27am
ATG is pleased to announce that it is no longer necessary for members to contact the Underwriting Department for a Crane approval on mortgages of $700,000 or more. Illinois Public Act 97-1164 (see...
Temporary Visitor’s Driver’s Licenses
02/05/2013 - 9:59am
A new Illinois law, Public Act 97-1157, creates a new form of driver’s license, the temporary visitor’s driver’s license. The act states that the license may not be used as proof of identity. This...
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