For Immediate Release

ALTA Renews First American Trust as Elite Provider for 2026

Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026 — The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced it has renewed First American Trust, a federal savings bank, as an ALTA Elite Provider for 2026.

ALTA’s Elite Provider Program features distinguished service providers committed to furnishing extensive benefits to the title insurance and settlement services industry. Elite Providers promote the highest industry standards and provide effective solutions for ALTA members’ critical needs.

“The ALTA Elite Provider Program recognizes service providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the title insurance industry and the professionals who serve consumers every day,” ALTA CEO Chris Morton said. “Elite Providers like First American Trust deliver reliable solutions, uphold high industry standards and help ALTA members operate more efficiently in a complex and evolving marketplace.” 

First American Trust provides banking services designed for title and escrow companies, with solutions that integrate directly with title and settlement software platforms. With roots in real estate tracing back over 135 years, the company offers tools that allow title professionals to manage banking activities within their existing workflow. These integrations are designed to help streamline operational processes, while supporting the secure handling of funds in real estate transactions. 

“Banking plays a central role in the closing process, and we’re committed to supporting title professionals across the country,” said Matt McCreadie, CEO of First American Trust. “Our focus is on providing solutions that integrate with the systems title and escrow teams already use to help manage transactions efficiently and securely.”

First American Trust waives all bank fees, including wire transfer fees, for ALTA members.

For more information about the Elite Provider program or to apply, please visit www.alta.org/elite.

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About ALTA 

The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, is the national trade association representing more than 6,000 title insurance companies, title and settlement agents, independent abstracters, title searchers and real estate attorneys. ALTA members conduct title searches, examinations, closings and issue title insurance that protects real property owners and mortgage lenders against losses from defects in titles.

Contact: Alisa Mairone
Office: 202-261-0305
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