The American Land Title Association (ALTA), founded in 1907, is the national

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representing more than 6,400

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companies, title and settlement agents, independent abstractors, title searchers, and real estate attorneys. ALTA's headquarters are located in Washington, D.C. In 2019, ALTA established the Coalition to Stop Real Estate Wire Fraud.

Overview

ALTA members conduct title searches, examinations, closings and issue title insurance that protects

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owners and

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lenders against losses from defects in titles.

Governance

The 11-member ALTA Board of Governors is responsible for creating the association's strategic priorities, managing the financial health of the association and overseeing the work of more than 40 committees.

References

External links

Official website

Consumer education website
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