The Escrow Institute of California is committed to protecting your real estate investment. That means providing you with an escrow officer you can trust – someone who can protect you against fraud and guide you through the process of securing your property. EIC members are licensed by the California Department of Corporations, undergo background checks and fingerprinting by the California Department of Justice and are bonded by the Escrow Agents’ Fidelity Corporation.

Ensuring your safety and earning your trust are the top priorities of EIC and its member companies.

CONSUMER WARNING!
Beware of internet escrow fraud. Read this important alert from the Department of Corporations. Here is more information from Escrow.com.

News and Events:

HUD-1 Settlement Statement

The Escrow Institute of California continues its advocacy of the California Licensed Escrow Professionals by submission of the following Position Paper concerning the new proposed disclosure statements to replace the HUD-1 Settlement Statement. Read More Here

FREDDIE MAC Amends Short Sale Addendum

Read that and so much more in this month's TIDBITS, the official EIC Newsletter: TIDBITS

DOC Management Class: Register in Events

EIC to Participate in Washington, DC CONFAB

To read the entire article, please click on the CFPB logo.

NEWS ALERT!

Processing Changes to California Withholding Forms and Payments. See the Notice HERE

2012 Spring Conference

May 18 - 20, 2012
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
www.sheratoncarlsbad.com

The 2012 Spring Conference will be held at the beautiful Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa! Lots to do at this resort which is just minutes away from Legoland and the Carlsbad Premium Outlet Center.
Check for upcoming details in Events.

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Institute Requests Exemption Under
"Dodd-Frank" Reform Act

As Institute Members are well aware, Congress passed and the President signed into law in 2010 the "Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act." EIC is petitioning the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with a letter. Click the icon below to read more:

Franchise Tax Board

2010 Tax Credit for New Home/First-Time Buyer

Sacramento, CA - 8/5/2011 - Franchise Tax Board (FTB) will stop accepting New Home Credit Applications at midnight Sunday, August 14, 2011. Read More...

RESPA News Monthly

In-Depth Reports CFPB releases next round of RESPA/TILA draft forms.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released its second round of integrated RESPA/Truth in Lending (TIL) disclosure forms. You now have a chance to review the forms and give your opinion directly to the CFPB. Review FORMs in the Members Only Section.

General Meetings

The following General Membership Meetings have been set in the following areas:

January 12 - Los Angeles area
March 8 - Covina
July 12 - Orange County/Irvine
September 18 - Long Beach
November 8 - Radisson Ontario Airport Hotel

Watch for details in Events

All meetings begin with:
6:00 p.m. - Registration
6:45 p.m. - Dinner with program following

HUD

HUD releases another round of final rule guidance, further clarifies existing FAQs

"Buyer's Choice Act" (AB 957/Galgiani) Signed into Law

EIC Member Locator

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Escrow Institute Affiliates

Let's support our affiliates! You can download a list with linked website and email addresses HERE

Become an EIC Member Today!

The EIC offers its members ongoing programs of professional meetings, educational seminars, and direct mailings about topics of importance to the escrow industry, making our members among the most knowledgeable in the real estate business. Please download the following application forms:

MEMBER Application

ASSOCIATE Application

For information about the escrow process, read more in the Consumer Tips section of our website or call the EIC hotline at (800) 3-ESCROW or (800) 337-2769.

Resource Links

Use these links to important resources in our industry. Click HERE

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2011 EIC Board of Directors

2011 EIC Board Names and Email Addresses

2012 Elected Board of Directors

Officers:

President-elect - Vacant

At its November 5, 2011 Annual Planning Meeting, the Escrow Institute Board of Directors appointed the following Directors to serve as Association Officers for 2012:

President - Beulah Stidham, Madrona Park Escrow
President-elect - Paula Swallow-Franks, Advantage One Escrow
First Vice President - State Affairs - Nancy Silberberg, Altus Escrow
First Vice President - National Affairs - Bill McCloskey, Allison-McCloskey Escrow
Second Vice President - Education:
Tricia Vagt (General Membership), Covina Escrow Company
Claire Bartos (Spring Conference), Las Brisas Escrow
Diane Boudreau -Tschetter (Specialists), California Business Escrow
Third Vice President - Membership - Maggie Waller, Stone Creek Escrow
Secretary - Liz Egan, Escrow Institute of California
Treasurer - Dave Brooks, Seright Escrow

The 2012 Institute Directors include:
Genia Engelstad - Elite Escrow Services of San Diego
PJ Garcia - Beach Pacific Escrow

The Affiliate Directors include:
Linda Doll - City National Bank
Kathy Robinson - First American SMS

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