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ALTA Insights: What You Need to Know About the 2021 ALTA Policy Forms

The last changes to ALTA’s Policy Forms came with a complete rewrite in 2006. However, advancements in electronic notarizations, changes in certain consumer and creditor’s rights law, and case law developments were primary drivers leading to the latest revision of the ALTA Loan and Owner’s policies and numerous other ALTA forms. These changes are presently expected to go into effect July 1, 2021. Listen to this webinar recording as ALTA Forms Committee experts discuss how the new forms differ from the 2006 policies.
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Meet the defenders, private investigators, guardians and bodyguards of the American Dream. There are more than 120,000 title insurance professionals who make sure the home you buy can’t be claimed by someone else. Hear how they’re strengthening families, neighborhoods and communities by protecting the biggest investment of your life.
ALTA Applauds Passage of National Defense Authorization Act With Beneficial Ownership Amendment
ALTA commended Congress for passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a beneficial ownership amendment designed to help limit money laundering and other criminal activity. The legislation requires companies and LLCs to file beneficial ownership information with the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) at the time the entity is created and update the info yearly.

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CFPB Rescinds MSA Bulletin, Releases RESPA FAQs

In a blog post, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced it has rescinded the 2015 marketing services agreements (MSA) compliance bulletin citing lack of regulatory clarity on how to comply with RESPA Section 8.

Take Advantage of the ALTA Hiring Resources

ALTA has developed many tools and resources to aid members in the hiring process, including sample job descriptions.

Tips to Protect Payoffs from Wire Fraud

In a recent twist, fraudsters are deceiving title companies by issuing counterfeit mortgage payoffs and wire instructions from the start. Read on for tips to protect your operation from criminals targeting targeting loan payoffs.

New ALTA President Urges Industry to ‘Attack the Fear’

During his induction speech as ALTA president, Bill Burding NTP told attendees of the virtual ALTA ONE that the title industry has adapted amazingly to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.