The American Land Title Association (ALTA) is a national trade association representing title insurance companies, title agents, independent abstracters, and related real estate professionals. Founded in 1907, its mission is to advocate for the integrity and efficiency of the land title system, protect property rights, and promote safe and secure real estate transactions.
ALTA typically pursues legislative and regulatory policies related to real estate transactions, title insurance regulation, mortgage lending practices, housing finance reform, cybersecurity standards, consumer protection in real estate settlements, and the protection of private property rights.
Primarily funded through membership dues, conference and event revenue, and industry sponsorships.
Members include national and regional title insurance underwriters, title agencies, real estate attorneys, abstracters, and settlement service providers; ALTA works closely with state land title associations and collaborates with real estate and mortgage industry groups.
Trade association (non-profit organization)
