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ALTA announced the publication of two new policy endorsements designed to help protect homeowners from the growing threat of seller impersonation fraud, which occurs when…
ALTA Policy Forms Update
The ALTA Board of Governors on Feb. 9 approved a recommendation to adopt revisions to the 2021 ALTA Forms Collection, as well as the approval…
ALTA Unveils New Brand Identity and Website
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—and…
ALTA Announces New Innovations to Raise the Bar on Fraud Protection
Today, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced two new policy endorsements designed to help protect homeowners from the growing threat of seller impersonation fraud,…
FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule Takes Effect This Sunday
By Title Action Network The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule takes effect this Sunday, March 1, 2026. Under the Rule,…
ALTA Advocacy Spurs FinCEN to Delay AML Real Estate Reporting Rule
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Seller Impersonation Fraud
Fraudsters committing seller fraud are becoming more creative and sophisticated. In many areas, two or more agents a week encounter and fortunately stop fraudsters mid-transaction.…
CertifID Launches Seller Identity Verification Solution
CertifID unveiled an identity verification solution to help title agencies and real estate firms combat seller impersonation fraud. The solution augments CertifID’s existing capabilities that…
Key Updates to the 2026 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards
ALTA and National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) have adopted the revised 2026 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys. The updated standards…
ALTA Policy Forms Update
The ALTA Board of Governors in October approved a recommendation to adopt revisions to the 2021 ALTA Forms Collection, as well as the approval of…