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    News + Publications

    ALTA’s publications and news center brings the latest information affecting the title and settlement services industry to ALTA members. Whether you are looking for industry news, practical insights on issues affecting title insurance or our suite of legal and regulatory publications we have the news you need.

    • TitleNews Magazine
      The industry's essential news magazine contains vital information and analysis for industry professionals.
    • Industry News
      Twice a week, the top stories impacting the title insurance industry.
    • Legal + Regulatory Publications
      Practical legal analysis of claims and court decisions related to the title insurance industry.
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      Members of the title insurance industry work daily to assist consumers in purchasing new homes and enhancing their communities.
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    Advocacy

    ALTA represents its members on a national and state level by working closely with members of Congress, state legislatures and regulators to advocate on behalf of the land title industry.

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    • Title Industry Political Action Committee (TIPAC)
      TIPAC is the only PAC that directly represents the interest of the title industry in our nation's political system.
    • Title Action Network (TAN)
      TAN is the premier grassroots organization promoting the value of the land title insurance industry.
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    Events

    ALTA, along with affiliated land title associations, organizes dozens of world-class meetings each year. Each event is an opportunity for you to learn from industry experts, meet industry vendors and network with your peers.

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    Career + Learning

    Since 1971 ALTA has been the source of practical knowledge and skill-based training solutions for the title insurance industry. ALTA is dedicated to providing cutting edge educational solutions to our members through several options.

    • National Title Professional Designation
      The National Title Professional (NTP) Designation is designed to recognize land title professionals
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    ALTA is committed to your professional development. By becoming a member of ALTA, not only do you strengthen the industry’s future, you gain access to valuable resources to help your company differentiate itself in the market.

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      You will NOT receive member benefits. ALTA is no longer utilizing an occasional use waiver as a part of the Policy Forms Licensing structure for 2024 and going forward. The Policy Forms License for limited use can be acquired for $50.
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  • Business Ops

    Business Ops

    ALTA’s primary purpose is to help our title industry members succeed professionally. ALTA has cultivated several tools to help ALTA members measure, improve and grow their business. ALTA’s suite of tools can help you at any stage of your business venture.

    • PATRIOT Act Search
      ALTA members get access to the U.S. Treasury Blocked Persons List to search the Specially Designated Nationals List for blocked individuals.
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      Whether you are looking for an ALTA Member to help with an issue or a vendor to automate your work flow, find them here.
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    Policies + Standards

    One of ALTA’s main reasons for existing is to provide the title and settlement industry with industry-specific policy forms and standards that help the industry stay compliant with current regulations.

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      This site provides access to the ALTA® collection of forms and related documents to ALTA Members, Licensees, and Subscribers.
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  • About

    About

    Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., ALTA is the national trade association and voice of title insurance agents, abstracters* and underwriters are Active Members, ranging from small, one-county operations, to large national title insurers in the united states.

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    In our topics collection, you can stay up to speed on the most relevant issues in our industry—and learn how ALTA is engaged. Visit a topic page to find all the information ALTA has on that subject—from a summary to relevant events, educational resources, consumer and client-facing materials, business resources, and advocacy information.

    • Title Acceptance Pilot
      In March 2024, the Biden administration announced a Title Acceptance Pilot, which waives the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain refinances. ALTA called the announcement a political gesture offering a false promise of savings for homeowners while exposing consumers, lenders and taxpayers to greater financial risk.
    • Digital Closings
      ALTA strives to help members identify the benefits and risks associated with digital closings in order to put the industry in the best position to solve problems and inspire innovative ideas. ALTA is your source for tools and education about digital closings.
    • Artificial Intelligence
      Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the title insurance and settlement services sector, providing a diverse array of capabilities to enhance both efficiency and productivity.
    • Cybersecurity
      Cybersecurity is a critical topic for the land title insurance and settlement industry and an ongoing threat to every title operation regardless of size, location or years in business.
    • Wire Fraud
      Wire fraud is one of the biggest threats in the title industry. ALTA members must be aware of this threat and of the resources available to fight the fraud. This page includes many resources, tools and articles to help protect your company and customers from fraud.
    • Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
      The proposed rule by U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will require title and settlement companies nationwide to report information about all-cash residential transactions nationwide involving legal entities and trusts.
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TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Resource Center

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) "Know Before You Owe" rule integrates federal mortgage forms required under the Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA) and Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act (RESPA).

Featured Resources

ALTA Insights Webinar

TRID Ready? This Is What It Looks Like

Watch this webinar to learn the initial perceptions of the then-new TRID rule. The presenters cover the lender Perspective, Title/Settlement Agent Perspective, Technology, What Your Real Estate Partners Should Know and What Consumers Should Know.

TitleNews Article

CFPB Releases Findings From TRID Assessment Report

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to review some of its rules and issue reports within five years after they take effect. In November 2013, the bureau issued its final TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule rule, which went into effect Oct. 3, 2015.

HR Document

TRID Preparedness Checklist

Title agents can use this checklist to make sure their IT equipment is ready to handle the TRID upgrade.

Policy + Tools

Advocacy

TRID Final Rule for Integrated Mortgage Disclosures

Read the entire rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The rule is effective August 1, 2015.


Advocacy

Closing Disclosure Example

Lenders are required to provide your Closing Disclosure three business days before your scheduled closing.


Advocacy

Loan Estimate Example

When a homebuyer receives a Loan Estimate, it should reflect a particular loan discussed with a lender.


Education

ALTA Insights Webinar

The Need for Electronic Collaboration: Solutions to Effectively Share Data for TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures

Don Partington of Fidelity National Title Group, Ethan Pack of Stewart Title and Steve Acker of Closergeist


ALTA Insights Webinar

5 Key Areas to Prime Your Operation for the New Closing Process

Cynthia Blair NTP, Blair Cato Pickren Casterline Shari Schneider, Stewart Title of California Sheila Strong, AmeriFirst Home Mortgage Leslie Wyatt, SoftPro


ALTA Insights Webinar

New Era In Closings Prepare Now for the CFPB's Integrated Mortgage Disclosures

The August 2015 implementation deadline for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's integrated disclosures will be here before we know it.


In the News

TitleNews Article

CFPB Issues TRID Factsheet on Disclosure of Title Insurance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a factsheet addressing the disclosure of title insurance fees under the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule (TRID) on the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure.


TitleNews Article

Loans Not Covered by TRID

Implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s integrated mortgage disclosures is Aug. 1, 2015. Note that there is no stagger in the roll out.


TitleNews Article

How to Comply with the Closing Disclosure's Three-day Rule

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule, the creditor must deliver the Closing Disclosure to the consumer at least three business days prior to the date of consummation of the transaction.


TRID Document Center

ALTA has developed standardized ALTA Settlement Statements for title insurance and settlement companies to use to itemize all the fees and charges that both the homebuyer and seller must pay during the settlement process of a housing transaction. Settlement statements are currently used in the marketplace in conjunction with the federal HUD-1. The ALTA Settlement Statement is not meant to replace the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Closing Disclosure, which went into effect on Oct. 3, 2015. Four versions of the ALTA Settlement Statement are available.

  • ALTA Settlement Statement Borrower-Buyer [DOC] [XLS] [PDF]
  • ALTA Settlement Statement Cash [DOC] [XLS] [PDF]
  • ALTA Settlement Statement Combined [DOC] [XLS] [PDF]
  • ALTA Settlement Statement Seller [DOC] [XLS] [PDF]

This information is not a substitute for legal advice, is for your reference only, and is not intended to represent the only approach to any particular issue. This information should not be construed as legal, financial or business advice, and users should consult legal counsel and subject-matter experts to be sure that the policies adopted and implemented meet the requirements unique to your company.

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