IOW LEG Title Guaranty Division

Updated on: Mar 21, 2025

Latest Event


  • Mar. 2025 IOW LEG Rule Adoption
  • On Mar. 19, 2025, IOW LEG adopted new Ch. IOW LEG 265-9, effective Apr. 23, 2025.
  • Describes the structure, policies, and procedures of the Iowa Title Guaranty Division.

On Sep. 4, IOW LEG proposed clarifying amendments to title guaranty.

  • IOW LEG Finance Authority proposed new IOW LEG 265-9, Title guaranty division.
  • Proposed Rulemaking
  • Rescinds current chapter and adopts a new chapter in lieu thereof describing the structure, policies, and procedures of the Iowa title guaranty division of the Authority.
  • Eliminates language duplicative of statutory language and unnecessary/inconsistent language; removes unnecessarily restrictive terms; and updates outdated language.
  • Amends definition of commitment and provides correct contact information for clarity.
  • The process to obtain a title plant waiver will be streamlined by removing the requirement that the Finance Authority division board approve any such waivers.
  • Consultation
  • Comments on the proposal are due on or before 4:30 pm on Sep. 24, 2024.
  • A public hearing on the proposed amendments will also be held on Sep. 24, 2024.
  • Dec. 2024 IOW LEG Register Proposal
  • On Dec. 11, 2024, IOW LEG published the title guaranty proposal in the State register.
  • Comments on proposal due Jan. 9, 2025, public hearings scheduled for Jan. 7 and 9.
  • Mar. 2025 IOW LEG Rule Adoption
  • On Mar. 19, 2025, IOW LEG adopted new Ch. IOW LEG 265-9, effective Apr. 23, 2025.
  • Describes the structure, policies, and procedures of the Iowa Title Guaranty Division.
Regulators
IOW LEG
Entity Types
Bank; Ins; MG Orig; Servicer
Reference
IOW SR Vol. XLVII No. 19 p. 9945, 3/19/2025; IOW SR Vol. XLVII No. 11 p. 5773, RF, 12/11/2024; IOW SR Vol. XLVII No. 5, p. 1645, 9/4/2024; Citation: IOW LEG 265-9;
Functions
Compliance; HR; Legal
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Credit Insurance; Guaranty Association; Insurance; Mortgage; Title Insurance
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Sep 4, 2024
Effective Date
Apr 23, 2025
Rule ID
225179
Linked to
Reg. Last Update
Mar 19, 2025
Report Section
US Consumer