American Land Title Association

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INVESTIGATORS, ANALYSTS AND COUNSELORS, THE PROTECTORS OF PROPERTY RIGHTS.

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ALTA Members Protect Against Wire Transfer Fraud

Wire transfer fraud or ‘”mortgage closings scams’” are the number one threat to homebuyers each year, with the FBI reporting nearly 12,000 buyers falling victim to scams and more than $221 million in life savings stolen in 2019 alone. ALTA members go to great lengths to educate and protect consumers from wire transfer fraud when buying and selling properties or refinancing mortgages.
Our Title Is Protection

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.
Fannie, Freddie Issue Guidance on Temporary Flexibilities for Closings
Due to disruption related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued temporary guidelines for getting documents signed remotely to help get mortgage transactions closed.

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Tools & Resources to Grow Your Company

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ALTAprints.com

ALTA’s Print Shop allows members to easily customize more than 60 homebuyer marketing and education resources, download modified digital files for free or order discounted print products for use in their local market.

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In a blog post, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced it has rescinded the 2015 marketing services agreements (MSA) compliance bulletin citing lack of regulatory clarity on how to comply with RESPA Section 8.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

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Events

Nov. 12
Introduction to the Uniform Closing Instructions
Webinar | November 12 | 2:30 PM ET
Nov. 17-18
HOP Leader Training - Virtual
100% Online | 6 Hours of Training
Nov. 18
ALTA Insights: 2020 Election Roundup
Webinar | November 18 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
March 16 - 17
ALTA SPRINGBOARD
Marriott Tampa Water Street | Tampa, FL
May 3 - 5
2021 ALTA Advocacy Summit
Hilton Washington DC National Mall | Washington, DC
Oct. 12- 15
2021 ALTA ONE
Hilton New Orleans Riverside | New Orleans, LA

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American Land Title Association

INVESTIGATORS, ANALYSTS AND COUNSELORS, THE PROTECTORS OF PROPERTY RIGHTS.

Tools & Resources to Grow Your Company

ALTAprints.com

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