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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 industry.
    • Legal + Regulatory Publications
      Practical legal analysis of claims and court decisions related to the title insurance industry.
      • TIRS State Compliance Guides
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      HomeClosing101.org
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  • 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.

    • ALTA 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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      • 1031 Real Estate Like-kind Exchanges
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    • 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.

    • Register for a Meeting
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      • ALTA ONE
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  • 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
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    • Training + Webinars
      • Training Videos
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      • Team-Building Board Game (Title Triumph)
      • New Title Agent Kit
      • Model Training Program: Early Career to Experienced
    • 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.
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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 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.
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      Tools designed to help you run your business efficiently.
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      Go to source to help your Human Resources department.
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      Meet our partners and find an Elite Provider to help drive new revenue.
      • ALTA Marketplace (Buyers Guide)
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      ALTA’s research dept. curates surveys and benchmarking data for ALTA members.
      • Benchmarking Surveys & Resources
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      ALTA provides members with tools to easily communicate the benefits of what you do.
      • Reach Consumers (B2C)
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  • 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.
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    • Best Practices
      Resources and tools for implementing the ALTA Best Practices standards.
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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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  • 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.

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Wire Fraud
      Mortgage fraud is one of the biggest threats in the title industry. As active title agents, ALTA members must be aware of this threat and of the resources available to fight fraud. Included on this page are links from the FBI, the DOJ, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and more to help your firm uncover mortgage fraud.
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Wire Fraud

Mortgage fraud is one of the biggest threats in the title industry. As active title agents, ALTA members must be aware of this threat and of the resources available to fight fraud. Included on this page are links from the FBI, the DOJ, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and more to help your firm uncover mortgage fraud.

Other Topics
  • ALTA Information Security Page
  • Content for Consumers
  • Employee Training Tools

Featured Resources

Video

Protect Your Money When Buying a Home from Scams

ALTA wants homeowners and sellers to be aware that criminals are using wire fraud schemes to steal money meant for home purchases or the proceeds from the sale of the property.

ALTA Insights Webinar

The State of Wire Fraud in the Title Industry

Significant progress has been made in our industry over the past few years on wire fraud awareness and education. The latest FBI IC3 and CertifID State of Wire Fraud reports contain some surprising findings.

Education Flyer

Seller Impersonation Fraud in Real Estate

Fraudsters are impersonating property owners to illegally sell commercial or residential property. Fraudsters are using the real property owner's Social Security and driver's license numbers in the transaction.

In the News

TitleNews Article

Buyer Suffers Wire Transfer Fraud Loss, Not Escrow Company

A buyer bore the loss when she fell for the trap of phishing wire transfer instructions and wired the purchase money to a fraudster and not the escrow company, the Nevada court of appeals held in the case wheeler v. Clear title co., Inc.


TitleNews Article

The Latest Scam Vacant Land Fraud

Jaime Kosofsky had just spent a full day attending a cybersecurity conference hosted by Premier One. After eight hours of hearing about all the stuff that could go wrong, a founding partner of the North Carolina-based law firm Brady & ...

For Consumers

Video

Protect Your Money When Buying a Home from Closing Scams

Buying and selling a home is an exciting time, but there can be pitfalls for unsuspecting consumers . The American Land Title Association wants homeowners and sellers to be aware that criminals are using wire fraud schemes to steal money meant for home purchases or the proceeds from the sale of the property.


Rack Card

Protect Your Money When Buying a Home from Closing Scams

Mortgage Closing Scams is one of the single costliest forms of fraud a homebuyer can fall victim to. This rack card is meant to be handed out any homeowner who is ready to purchase a home or added to the CPL packet. Available in Several languages


Education Flyer

Seller Impersonation Fraud in Real Estate

Fraudsters are impersonating property owners to illegally sell commercial or residential property. Sophisticated fraudsters are using the real property owner's Social Security and driver's license numbers in the transaction, as well as legitimate notary credentials, which may be applied without the notary's knowledge.

Policy + Tools

Staff Document

ALTA Outgoing Wire Preparation Checklist

ALTA's Information Security Committee developed this tool for members seeking best practices to verify outgoing wire information. The checklist is broken into three sections: provide the source of the wiring instructions, verify instructions received by email or from someone other than the payee, and verify delivery of wired funds.


Staff Document

ALTA Rapid Response Plan for Wire Fraud Incidents

The standard ALTA Rapid Response Plan for Wire Fraud Incidents has been developed by the ALTA Information Security Committee.

Training

ALTA Insights Webinar

The State of Wire Fraud in the Title Industry

Buying and selling a home is an exciting time, but there can be pitfalls for unsuspecting consumers. The American Land Title Association wants homeowners and sellers to be aware that criminals are using wire fraud schemes to steal money meant for home purchases or the proceeds from the sale of the property.


Powerpoint Presentation

What is Phishing/Wire Fraud

Use this presentation to educate consumers about the dangers of phishing emails and wire transfer fraud. The presentation provides information on what to do if you've fallen victim to a scam and also highlights 10 tips to prevent wire fraud.

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