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ALTA renews TrustLink as Elite Provider for 2026

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The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has renewed TrustLink as an ALTA Elite Provider for 2026, extending the company’s status in a program that highlights vendors serving title and settlement firms’ operational and compliance needs, according to an ALTA announcement. ALTA’s Elite Provider program recognizes service providers that, in the association’s view, meet specific criteria […]

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AOL provider Voxtur files for Chapter 15 bankruptcy

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Voxtur, one of the largest proponents and providers of attorney opinion letters (AOLs), has filed a Chapter 15 bankruptcy petition in Delaware. This comes after the Canadian firm already committed to a restructuring plan in Ontario.  In the U.S. bankruptcy filing, which covers Voxtur and dozens of its affiliates in Canada and the U.S., the

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FinCEN delays implementation of anti-money laundering rule

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Title insurance firms gearing up for the implementation of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule can slow their efforts. On Tuesday, FinCEN announced that it was postponing the implementation of the policy from Dec. 1, 2025, to March 1, 2026. The rule requires title firms to

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ALTA throws support behind Fidelity in FinCEN lawsuit

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The American Land Title Association (ALTA) is taking a stand in Fidelity National Financial’s (FNF) lawsuit against the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and its new mandatory reporting rule, set to go into effect in December.  On Tuesday, the title insurance trade group filed a motion asking the U.S. District Court in Jacksonville, Fla., for

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Westcor joins Fannie Mae title waiver pilot

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Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. is now the second title vendor taking part in Fannie Mae‘s title insurance waiver pilot program. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte announced the move in a social media post. The waiver pilot, relaunched by Fannie Mae in March 2024, allows approved mortgage lenders to use an automated

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The future of the title industry is bright

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Stepping into the role of CEO of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) is both a profound privilege and a significant responsibility—one I embrace with commitment and purpose. Throughout my career in public policy and association leadership, I’ve consistently seen how well-directed education and advocacy can support and enhance industries and elevate the professionals who

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ALTA promotes trio to bolster advocacy efforts

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The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has announced three internal promotions as part of a broader effort to strengthen leadership and advocacy across the title insurance industry. Emily Tryon “These changes mark a milestone in the association’s growth and reinforce our ongoing commitment to delivering value to our members through strategic thought leadership, proactive advocacy

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