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Digital Closings Using RON Puts ‘Consumers in the Driver’s Seat’

ALTA member Michael O’Neal testified during a virtual legislative hearing May 26 before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce about the need for Congress to pass the SECURE Notarization Act.
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America's land title professionals protect more than your home. We protect communities by giving back, hiring locally, volunteering on boards and working to keep our neighborhoods safe and secure. Our title is, and always has been protection.
ALTA Insights: Red Flags to Detect Sanctions Risk and Money Laundering Event
While the war in Ukraine continues, the U.S. government has actively responded to Russia’s ongoing aggression. Recently, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took actions against various Russian industries, government officials and certain high-net-worth individuals and their families. Register for this free CertifID-sponsored ALTA Insights webinar, "Red Flags to Detect Sanctions Risk and Money Laundering Event," to learn how to spot the red flags of money laundering when at the closing table.

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RESPA Rules for Advertising

If a title or settlement company is looking to enter into a marketing services agreement (MSAs) with another company involved in the mortgage or real state transaction, it’s important to know what is acceptable and what’s illegal under RESPA. There are a lot of questions about what you can do to connect with customers. Read on to learn more.

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.

Split Closings New Target of Wire Fraud

Diverting seller proceeds and mortgage payoffs appear to be happening with more frequency in markets such as Michigan and Wisconsin where split closings are commonplace.

Top Title Industry Claims Trends

Learning about claim trends and hearing stories that lead to claims are important to title professionals as they are a valuable teaching tool. Read on to learn the top claims trends, the most common process errors that lead to them and the three questions to ask when a claim is submitted.