Join members of the Best Practices Executive Committee as they review the current version of the ALTA Best Practices standards and provide a review of potential changes that the committee is considering. This session is a must-attend for anyone to…
With a new Administration in Washington, we have seen significant shifts across various regulatory landscapes. Most recently, all activities by the CFPB have been paused, halting new rulemaking, enforcement actions, and investigations. Join this session as our experts discuss what…
While Affiliated Business Arrangements are exploding in popularity in a market where lenders, real estate brokerages and title agents are all scrambling for additional revenue, not all AfBAs are created the same. This session will explore the many ways to…
As the baby boomer generation enters their golden years, we will be seeing an increase in transactions dealing with elder issues. We will give you the tools to navigate some of the more complex issues including elder abuse, estate planning…
The impact of the recent NAR settlement agreement is only beginning to reverberate through the greater real estate industry. As the dust settles, the agreement surrounding broker commissions could have a significant effect on how homes are bought and sold…
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued the FINAL rule requiring the reporting of all-cash residential transactions involving legal entities and trusts. There are significant changes: no minimum dollar threshold; no geographic limitation, i.e., the rule applies nationwide! …
From the Biden Administration resurrecting the title insurance waiver pilot program in the State of the Union to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s focus on mortgage closing costs, the industry is facing significant scrutiny at the Federal level. In this…
Across the country, state lawmakers are acting to protect the safety of judges, law enforcement, and other potentially at-risk groups by legislating restrictions to open access to government records. Access to government records, like official land records, tax collector’s records,…
This year, the ALTA Board of Governors invested in an initiative to aid the industry in better understanding the nexus between updating state good funds laws, combating fraud, and leveraging modern payment methods. During this session review new resources designed…
It's a constant game of cat and mouse to stay ahead of cybercriminals. Even as you secure certain types of transactions - fraudsters are innovating to perfect new scams. In this session, we'll break down some of the latest technologies…