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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.
Learn More About Title Waiver PilotWire 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.
Learn More About Wire FraudDigital 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.
Learn More About Digital ClosingsCybersecurity
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.
Learn More About CybersecurityTILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Resource Center
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) "Know Before You Owe" rule integrates federal mortgage forms required under the Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA) and Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act (RESPA).
Learn More About TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Resource CenterFinancial Crimes Enforcement Network
The proposed rule by U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will require title and settlement companies nationwide to report information about all-cash residential transactions nationwide involving legal entities and trusts.
Learn More About Financial Crimes Enforcement Network