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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Crane Requirement Rescinded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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