Advocacy

Unregulated Alternatives to Title Insurance Protection

ALTA continues to take the lead in engaging with state regulators, the FHFA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and lenders about the risks of waiving title insurance requirements.

Real Estate Related Fraud

The Real Estate-Related Fraud page helps title professionals identify, prevent and respond to fraud risks in real estate transactions.

FinCEN

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requires title companies to collect and report beneficial ownership information on certain real estate transactions.

Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Service

ALTA supports efforts to protect consumers by prohibiting the filing of unfair real estate fee agreements in property records. ALTA advocates for state laws and regulations preventing enforcement of NTRAPS.

Good Funds

The use of various payment rails in real estate transactions is governed by state Good Funds laws. These laws set requirements for acceptable forms of closing funds.

Seller Impersonation Fraud

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.

 Mortgage Connect Acquires Stavvy

October 8, 2026

Mortgage Connect LP has purchased the majority interest in Stavvy and plans to merge its business operations with Simply Secure Sign, Mortgage Connect's eClosing solution, creating a stronger digital closing platform with expanded capabilities, greater resources and deep industry expertise.

 Property Insight, Flueid Expand Integration to Enhance Title Risk Analysis

October 8, 2026

Property Insight and Flueid have expanded their technology integration, a move the companies say will provide title professionals with broader access to title intelligence and help identify potential title issues earlier in the transaction process.

 WFG Launches AI-enabled, Touchless Refi Title Production With DecisionPoint

October 8, 2026

WFG National Title Insurance Co. unveiled an update to its title automation platform that delivers a touchless title commitment for qualifying refinance transactions.

Title Action Network Sweepstakes

October 1, 2026

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 Why Title Insurers Should Pay Attention to the NAIC's AI Bulletin

September 24, 2026

As AI becomes part of routine insurance operations, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Model Bulletin emphasizes that AI use does not reduce insurers’ existing legal and regulatory responsibilities. The guidance has broader relevance for title insurers as they adopt AI for underwriting, fraud detection, document review, customer service and workflow automation. Read on to learn what the bulletin says and how to access ALTA's guidance on best practices for vetting vendors.

 Getting Real About AI in Title: Where the Work Actually Goes

September 22, 2026

AI and automation are reshaping operations in the title industry by shifting repetitive work from employees to bots and algorithms, while redirecting staff toward judgment-based, relationship-oriented and complex-file responsibilities. The article examines where this transition is occurring and how businesses are adapting.