Current legislative and regulatory matters are continuing to occupy our attention daily.  A review of these and practice pointers will be offered at our 30th annual Education Conference in Seattle this June.

Art Davis, AEA General Counsel       

2/18/2010

February 20, 2010
CFPA Letter

February 20, 2010
IRS Updates Form 5405 to Address AEA Concerns

March 5, 2009
Mortgage Fraud Summit

August 6, 2008
Summary of Housing Bill (MEMBERS ONLY)

HUD issues RESPA proposals--closing script will affect settlement agents with a new role

August 26, 2007
Washington DC--Eye on home loan problems and solutions (MEMBERS ONLY)

August 26, 2007
More RESPA section 8(b) litigation results (MEMBERS ONLY)

January 22, 2007
IRS Updates the 1099-S Certification for Principal Residence Sale Exceptions (MEMBERS ONLY)

AEA Update (MEMBERS ONLY)

HUD helps on how to disclose 80/20 Financing (MEMBERS ONLY)

IRS May Add More Information Reporting Requirements (MEMBERS ONLY)

Regulatory Update Items for AEA Members (MEMBERS ONLY)

Reform Proposals Underway (MEMBERS ONLY)

More Involvement in Disclosures on the Way?? (MEMBERS ONLY)

Did You Know? Idaho Regulates Certain Escrow Companies (MEMBERS ONLY)

Debate over National Predatory Lending Legislation (MEMBERS ONLY)

Internet Transactions and AEA Name/Logo (MEMBERS ONLY)

Interest on Business Banking Account Legislation (MEMBERS ONLY)

FHA Program Changes Being Considered/Tax Guidance Priorities Announced (MEMBERS ONLY)

State of the Union Message is Given and Congressional Committee Assignments are Completed--Let the Action Begin! (MEMBERS ONLY)

Election Promises More of Same for National Escrow Issues (MEMBERS ONLY)

Congress Adjourns/Year-End Roundup (MEMBERS ONLY)

ALERT - Counterfeit Cashiers Official Checks (MEMBERS ONLY)

Department of Labor - Ruling on Overtime Pay (MEMBERS ONLY)