Consumer Information

Welcome to Consumer Information! This section was created especially for you, the prospective homeowner, to help you understand the process of closing. Whether you're purchasing your first home or your fifth, the day of closing should be a time of celebration. While you're busy packing, ordering phone service and scheduling movers, it's comforting to know that skilled professionals are busy working behind the scenes to make sure your closing runs smoothly.

On September 18, 2007, ALTA® launched the "The Title Industry Consumer Initiative," which details the association's five-point strategy for improving industry oversight and educating and protecting consumers. The thrust of ALTA®’s Consumer Initiative is to help consumers make informed choices when it comes to title insurance and title-related services. You can learn more about the Consumer Initiative on the ALTA Web site. You can also visit ALTA®’s comprehensive home closing website www.HomeClosing101.org to learn more about the closing process.

Have a specific question? Try one of our Quick Links:

• HomeClosing101.org
• Closing Costs/HUD-1 Form
• Shopping for Title Insurance
• Questions about Title Insurance
• What is ALTA®?
• Real Estate Resources

You may also contact the land title association in your state for state-specific questions.

Should you have additional questions, please contact the ALTA® Communications Department at communications@alta.org to have your questions answered.