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Bulletin: SLS2017001

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Date: January 31, 2017

To: All Issuing Offices

RE: GENERAL - 2017 Reminder Bulletin

Dear Associates:

This Bulletin reminds you of your obligations as a policy-issuing representative of Stewart Title Guaranty Company ("Stewart"). In addition to possessing the customary knowledge associated with real estate closings in your jurisdiction, you are required to have specific knowledge of...

THIS BULLETIN IS FURNISHED TO INFORM YOU OF CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS. AS A REMINDER, YOU ARE CHARGED WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONTENT ON VIRTUAL UNDERWRITER AS IT EXISTS FROM TIME TO TIME AS IT APPLIES TO YOU, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS. OUR UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS DO NOT AUTHORIZE OUR ISSUING AGENTS TO ENGAGE IN SETTLEMENTS OR CLOSINGS ON BEHALF OF STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT INTENDED TO DIRECT YOUR ESCROW OR SETTLEMENT PRACTICES OR TO CHANGE PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS. CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, OR NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION SHOULD NEVER BE SHARED OR DISSEMINATED EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY LAW. IF APPLICABLE STATE LAW OR REGULATION IMPOSES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO COMPLY WITH THOSE REQUIREMENTS.

References

Bulletins Replaced:

None

Related Bulletins:

CA2007001 - Underwriting Bulletin Clarification DE2010002 - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction FL2024001 - UNDERWRITING - Mechanic's Liens Coverage on Lender's Policies During Construction IL2010005 - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction - No Priority LA2010010 - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction - Initial Priority if No Commencement MA2010002 - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction MI2010007 - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction MU2010007 - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction - Priority if No Lien or Suit Filed when Disbursing (1) MU2010008 - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction - Initial Priority if No Commencement (3) MU2010009 - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction - No Priority (2) MU2016001 - UNDERWRITING - Updated Guidelines for ALTA Endorsement 4-06 and 4.1-06 (Condominium) and ALTA Endorsement 5-06 and 5.1-06 (Planned Unit Development) MU2016006 - RATES AND/OR FORMS UPDATE - ALTA Expanded Coverage Residential Loan Policies - Assessments Priority (04-02-15) or Current Assessments (04-02-15); and ALTA Short Form Expanded Coverage Residential Loan Policies - Assessments Priority (04-02-15) or Current Assessments (04-02-15) NC2015001 - UNDERWRITING - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction - Initial Priority if No Commencement ND2010001 - Mechanic's Liens/Construction Liens Coverage During Construction - Priority if No Lien or Suit Filed when Disburse NJ2010005 - Construction Lien Claims in New Jersey NM2015002 - UNDERWRITING - Insuring Construction Loans in New Mexico; New Rules Effective August 1 and August 15, 2014 PA2010009 - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction - Initial Priority if No Commencement SLS00171 - Importance of the Positive Pay System SLS2007007 - Insuring Around, Over, or Against Outstanding Enforceable Recorded Defects, Liens, and Encumbrances SLS2008001 - Patriot Act Requirements and the Special Alerts Database [Revised 01/18/12] SLS2008015 - Paying Off Line of Credit Mortgages SLS2009004 - Use of Starters for Title Search [Revised 3-23-09] SLS2009007 - Mechanic's Liens Recap SLS2010026 - Issuing Authority and Escrow Instructions SLS2011005 - Disbursement Practices: Good Funds vs. Collected Funds [Revised 04-27-12] SLS2011010 - Avoidance of Potential Conflicts of Interest SLS2011017 - Stewart Title's Forgery Watch Award Program [Revised 3-25-13, 2-12-14, 2-17-14 and 3-11-15; 3-30-16; 9-1-16; 3-21-17; 1-15-19; 12-21-20; 1-8-24] SLS2012001 - Privacy Policy Opt Out Option SLS2013003 - Search Services and Limitation of Title Insurance Underwriting Agreement SLS2014001 - UNDERWRITING - The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and The Packers and Stockyards Act (PSA) SLS2014002 - UNDERWRITING - Extrahazardous Risks [Revised 1-4-21] SLS2014006 - UNDERWRITING - Insuring Title Based Upon a Judgment, Order or Decree: Appeal Period and Proper Notice SLS2016001 - UNDERWRITING - Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) SLS2016002 - UNDERWRITING - Foreclosures Extinguishing Subordinate Mortgages or Title Held By Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FDIC, or HUD SLS2016004 - UNDERWRITING - Condominium/Homeowner Association Lien Foreclosures TX2010008 - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction VA2010001 - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction WI2010005 - Mechanic's Liens Coverage During Construction

Underwriting Manual:

15.34 15.34 PACA/PSA

Exceptions Manual:

None

Forms:

None