The MLTA is a professional organization working on behalf of title industry service providers and consumers. We hope that you will consider joining the many agents, abstractors, attorneys, and underwriters who already have benefited from their membership.
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MLTA 4 hrs MD CE - May 10, 2013
MLTA Leadership Conference -
Comfort Inn and Conference Center - Bowie, MD
Tentative Agenda:
9 - 10:30 am - Best Practices - Ted Rogers
10:45 am - 12 pm - Panel discussion, Moderator-Michael Holden - Professionalism in the Title Industry
12 - 2 pm - Lunch - spend time discussing issues and chatting with exhibitors at topic-specific tables
2 - 3 pm - 100 Investment LP Case panel discussion
3 pm - wrap up
Here’s what to expect from the 100 Investment Panel:
Making Sense of 100 Investment Limited Partnership, et al. v. Columbia Town Center Title Company, et al.
Panel – Mark Schweitzer, Esq., Michele Blanco, Steve Bradigan, Jeff Thompson, Esq., and Bill O’Connell, Esq.
What will be discussed:
An overview of the case and what it means to title and settlement providers. Such as:
Who do you work for:
The underwriter
The lender
The buyer/borrower
Do you have any duties to the seller?
Will E&O coverage change or increase?
Will settlement costs increase, ie., search fees and review?
Is there now a difference between underwriter requirements and what the court /customers’ expectations are in regards to searches and exams?
• Maryland says a year 60 search: most underwriters, in certain circumstances, will except a shortened search period
Registration information: Click on Education or send request to MLTA@mdlta.com
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MLTA Crab Feast - Annapolis Elks Club - June 5, 2013 - 4 to 8 pm
Tickets: Request form from MLTA@mdlta.com
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MLTA 3 hrs MD CE - June 12, 2013
Basics of a Real Estate Closing -
Holiday Inn-College Park - College Park, MD
This is a basic course on conducting real estate closings. It is ideal for those who are new to the business and for those who’d like a refresher course. Speakers are Esther Finkelstein, Mark Schweitzer, Esq., and Elaine Wright.
Tentative Agenda:
UNDERSTANDING THE CLOSING PROCESS
PREPARING FOR CLOSING
TYPICAL DOCUMENTS
THE CLOSING CEREMONY
EXPLANATIONS
NOTARY PROCEDURES
QUESTIONS
Registration information: Click on Education or send request to MLTA@mdlta.com
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MLTA 2013 Fall Convention
Title Royale
September 18 to 21, 2013
Clarion Resort – Ocean City, MD
The Annual Name the Convention contest was won by Kathee Brown.
Title Royale: An evening of adventure and elegance with James Bond
Congratulations to Kathee!
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Join an MLTA Committee Today
MLTA is built on the work of its committees. We have several committees that would benefit from your ideas and actions. Please consider joining in building your association. We can’t meet our members’ expectations without your input and participation.
All of our committees meet in person and by telephone call-in access. You can be active and have input without having to travel from your office.
As an added benefit of participation, committee work can be used toward earning your Certified Land Title Professional (CLTP) designation.
To join a committee or chapter, contact us by e-mail, so that you can be added to the committee/chapter list. Note that you must be an MLTA member to join a committee. An application can be found at www.MDLTA.org. Click on “Membership.”
The following committees and chapters would welcome you.
BCH Chapter – includes counties of Baltimore, Cecil, and Harford
Certified Land Title Professional – committee members must hold the CLTP designation
Chapter Committee
Convention Committee – meets 1st Thursday of the month
Eastern Shore Chapter-includes counties of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester
Education Committee – meets 1st Wednesday of the month
Industry Enhancement Committee
Legislative Committee
Membership Committee – meets 1st Monday of the month
Membership – Title Insurance Producer Independent Contractor (TIPIC) Subcommittee
Newsletter – The MLTA Commitment Committee
Southern MD Chapter – includes counties of Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s, and St. Mary’s
Technology Committee – meets 1st Tuesday of the month
Minutes of recent Board and committee meetings, and notes from meetings, can be found under "Documents" on the Home page. Then, click on "MLTA Board of Directors Minutes."