News + Publications
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 industry.
- Legal + Regulatory Publications
  Practical legal analysis of claims and court decisions related to the title insurance industry.
- Title Protects
- Press Releases
- Consumers: What to Expect at Closing
  HomeClosing101.org
- Manage Your Subscriptions
  - Email Preferences
Advocacy
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.
- Title Insurance 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.
- Technology
- Housing Opportunities
- Data Privacy
- Regulation
- Economy
  - 1031 Real Estate Like-kind Exchanges
  - Foreign Ownership of Land
- State Advocacy
  ALTA works closely with our state advocacy partners to promote legislation for the title industry
  - State Legislation Tracking Map
Events
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.
Career + Learning
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
  - Apply for NTP Designation
  - National Title Professional Directory
- Continuing Education
  - Online Course Catalog
  - Approved Courses and States
- Training + Webinars
- My Professional Development
  - Title Producer & Attorney Credentials
Membership
Membership

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.
- Become an ALTA Member
  Gain access to valuable resources to help your company differentiate itself in the market.
  - Find or Create an ALTA Account
- My ALTA Membership
- Renew Your Membership
  You must be the primary or secondary contact for your company.
  - Renew ALTA Membership
  - Renew TIAC Membership
- Membership Types
- Dues Calculator
- Leadership + Engagement Groups
  - Leadership Resources
- Non-Member Options
  You will NOT receive member benefits.
  - Policy Forms License
  - Print Policy Forms License Certificate
- Membership Directory
  Find ALTA Members across the United States.
  - Find an ALTA Member
  - New Member List
- Membership Benefits
- Frequently Asked Questions
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 blacklisted individuals.
- Find People + Services
  Whether you are looking for an ALTA Member to help with an issue or a vendor to automate your work flow, find them here.
- Operations
  Tools designed to help you run your business efficiently.
- Human Resources
  Go to source to help your Human Resources department.
- Industry Partners
  Meet our partners and find an Elite Provider to help drive new revenue.
- Research Initiatives & Resources
  Engage with and view the industry surveys, studies and reports curated by ALTA’s research department.
- Marketing
  ALTA provides members with tools to easily communicate the benefits of what you do.
Policies + Standards
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.
- Policy Forms
  Access to the ALTA collection of forms and related documents to ALTA Members, Licensees, and Subscribers.
- Best Practices
  Resources and tools for implementing the ALTA Best Practices standards.
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.
Topics
Topics

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 Waiver Pilot
  The Biden Administration released a plan aimed at lowering housing costs that includes a pilot to waive 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.
- ALTA Branding
  In October 2023, ALTA unveiled its new brand identity—redesigned for the first time in nearly 60 years to reflect how the industry has adapted in the digital age.

Industry News

This Week in Congress - March 22, 2010

March 22, 2010

Date	Body	Committee Location	Topic Title

3/23/2010	House	Financial Services 10:00 a.m. 2128 Rayburn	"Housing Finance-What Should the New System Be Able to Do?: Part I-Government and Stakeholder Perspectives". House Financial Services Web site
3/24/2010	House	Financial Services 10:00 a.m. 2128 Rayburn	The Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity will hold a hearing on: "H.R. 4868, Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010". House Financial Services Web site
3/24/2010	House	Financial Services 2:00 p.m. 2128 Rayburn	The Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit will hold a hearing on: "Keeping Score on Credit Scores: An Overview of Credit Scores, Credit Reports and their Impact on Consumers." House Financial Services Web site
3/25/2010	House	Financial Services 10:00 a.m. 2128 Rayburn	The Full Committee will hold a hearing on: "Unwinding Emergency Federal Reserve Liquidity Programs and Implications for Economic Recovery". House Financial Services Web site

3/22/2010	Senate	Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 5:00 p.m. Dirksen 538	Business meeting to consider an original bill entitled, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 Senate Committee on Banking , Housing, and Urban Affairs Web site
3/23/2010	Senate	Commerce, Science, and Transportation 2:30 p.m. Russell 253	Hearings to examine reviewing the national broadband plan. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Web site
3/23/2010	Senate	Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security 2:30 p.m. Dirksen 342	Hearings to examine making the government more transparent and accountable. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Web site
3/24/2010	Senate	Environment and Public Works 10:00 a.m. Dirksen 406	Hearings to examine opportunities to improve energy security and the environment through transportation policy. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Web site
3/24/2010	Senate	Small Business and Entrepreneurship 1:30 p.m. Russell 485	A hearing examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2011 for the Small Business Administration. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Web site
3/24/2010	Senate	Appropriations: Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government 2:30 p.m. Dirksen 192	Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2011 for the Office of Personnel Management. Senate Committee on Appropriations Web site
3/25/2010	Senate	Appropriations: Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies 9:30 a.m. Dirksen 138	Hearings to examine the review and oversight of the Federal Housing Administration and its role in the housing crisis. Senate Committee on Appropriations Web site
3/25/2010	Senate	Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Subcommittee on Investigations 9:30 a.m. Hart 216	Hearings to examine Wall Street and the financial crisis, focusing on high risk home loans. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Web site
3/25/2010	Senate	Judiciary 10:00 a.m. Dirksen 226	Business meeting to consider S. 1624, to amend title 11 of the United States Code, to provide protection for medical debt homeowners, to restore bankruptcy protections for individuals experiencing economic distress as caregivers to ill, injured, or disabled family members, and to exempt from means testing debtors whose financial problems were caused by serious medical problems, S. 3111, to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Web site

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