TLTA is pleased to present an updated, live presentation of a unique educational opportunity for new title agency owners, those new to a management position or those in need of a refresher. Presented by outstanding and experienced title industry professionals, this one-of-a-kind program will cover topics such as regulatory compliance, accounting, other key duties and responsibilities of a title agent and much more.

NOTE: Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8! Make sure you vote early if you are attending this program.
Schedule at a Glance
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2016
9:30 AM  Registration and Refreshments
10 AM

Basics of Title Insurance – What and Why
Janet Minke, CTIP, Alliant National Title Insurance Company
  • History of title insurance
  • Why title insurance?
  • What it is/what it does
  • Title insurance vs. other forms of insurance
  • Glossary of terms and definitions
11 AM

Flow of a Standard Transaction

Teresa Frost, CTIP, National Investors Title Insurance Company

  • Flow of standard transaction chart
  • What to look for on a contract
  • Earnest money contracts
  • Funding, closing and post closing
 NOON Lunch
12:45 PM

 

Basic Concepts of Land Ownership

Lisa Beville, CTIP, Fidelity National Title Group

  • Different estates and interests in land – what is insurable and what isn't
  • How property transfers – changes in ownership = "chain of title"
  • Rights in real property
1:45 PM

Understanding Conveyances and Liens – Voluntary and Involuntary

Lisa Beville, CTIP, Fidelity National Title Group

  • Conveyances
  • Proper execution of a conveyance
  • Deeds
  • Documents affecting liens
  • Recording
2:45 PM Break
3 PM  

Abstract and Examination

Teresa Frost, CTIP, National Investors Title Insurance Company

  • Title plants
  • The process of abstracting or examining
  • Chain of title
  • Writing up the results
  • How to work an order
4 PM  

Understanding the Commitment

Janet S. Minke, CTIP, Alliant National Title Insurance Company

  • Who can issue a commitment?
  • What is a commitment?
  • Understanding the schedules
  • Good practices
  • Understanding the insured closing letter
5 PM  

Adjourn

 

TUESDAY, Nov. 8, 2016
8 AM Registration and Refreshments
8:30 AM

Endorsements

Janet S. Minke, CTIP, Alliant National Title Insurance Company

  • Guide to endorsements
  • Endorsement checklist
  • Key endorsements and coverage
  • Endorsement relationship to surveys
  • "Final" commitments
9:30 AM

Surveys – New and Existing

Janet S. Minke, CTIP, Alliant National Title Insurance Company

  • Different types of surveys
  • Contract terms – lender instructions
  • Survey review checklist
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM


Basic Concepts of Escrow and Minimum Standards

EJ Brent, CESP, CTIP, NTP, First American Title Insurance Company

  • What is an "escrow?"
  • Types of escrow accounts
  • Good funds
  • Texas minimum standards of escrow accounting
  • Post-closing escrows
11:45 AM Lunch
12:30 PM


Preparing to Close

Teresa Frost, CTIP, National Investors Title Insurance Company

  • Curative matters – from the commitment
  • Estates/probate and inheritance, divorce and foreclosure
  • Liens
  • Review of instructions 
  • TDI regulations – state law
1:30 PM Break
1:45 PM  

Closing the Transaction

Teresa Frost, CTIP, National Investors Title Insurance Company

  • Completing the Settlement Statement (HUD-1)
  • Preparing for closing
  • Receipts and disbursements
  • Payoffs and late fees
  • Recording documents
2:45 PM  

Policy Production and Completing the File

EJ Brent, CESP, CTIP, NTP, First American Title Insurance Company

  • Producing a policy
  • Verifying information
  • Post-closing issues
  • Claims
3:45 PM Adjourn

Understanding Conveyances and Liens - Voluntary and Involuntary

Lisa Beville, CTIP, Fidelity National Title Group

  • Conveyances
  • Proper execution of a conveyance
  • Deeds
  • Documents affecting liens
  • Recording

Understanding Conveyances and Liens - Voluntary and Involuntary

Lisa Beville, CTIP, Fidelity National Title Group

  • Conveyances
  • Proper execution of a conveyance
  • Deeds
  • Documents affecting liens
  • Recording

Understanding Conveyances and Liens - Voluntary and Involuntary

Lisa Beville, CTIP, Fidelity National Title Group

  • Conveyances
  • Proper execution of a conveyance
  • Deeds
  • Documents affecting liens
  • Recording
     
  PROGRAM LOCATION

Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria
14901 Dallas Pkwy.
Dallas, Texas 75254
972.661.2800

FEES

TLTA Members:
$425 (Early - Register by Oct. 28)
$450 (After Oct. 28)

TLTA Nonmembers:
$475 (Early - Register by Oct. 28)
$500 (After Oct. 28)



HOTEL RESERVATION

TLTA Group Rate $149 Single/Double
Special Rate Cut-off:
 Oct. 21
(rooms in the TLTA block are limited)
800.228.9290 or 972.661.2800
Reference Texas Land Title Association
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