As far back as 1909, the Montana Land Title Association has been representing you and your interests statewide. We present an effective voice before the Montana Legislature, city, county and state government officials.
Members in MLTA come from every facet of the industry. The Association acts for the benefit of the industry by rallying and serving all segments to deal effectively with important issues and interests MORE INFO....
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New Title Policy Procedure for Doing Work
With Montana Department of Transportation
View the new title policy procedure to follow and when you do work with the Montana Department of Transportation by clicking here. This updated policy replaces the previous agreement and became effective on January 16, 2012.
Thank you to Russ Gowen of Helena Abstract and Title for his work with the Department of Transportation on this agreement.
Bring the whole family
To the Pacific Northwest Convention
Withthe Land Title Associations from
Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington
Big Opportunities are available when you join title professionals from Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington in one of the most scenic and beautiful parts of the West. You will have the opportunity to participatein informativeeducationalclasses, meet & discuss title issues facing our industry, enjoy recreational activities & find time for rest & relaxation!
CE Approved States:
AR KS MD MO MT NE NM OK TN UT VA WI WY
How do I earn credits? Sign up for a distance learning course
( http://www.alta.org/lti/index.cfm ), and take it in its entirety. Then contact LTI & request and pass the written final exam (additional $50 Final Exam Fee applies).
HomeClosing 101
ALTA has developed a consumer Web site, www.homeclosing101.org which provides an overview of the closing process and explains the purpose of title insurance including the process of the title search and repairing title defects. The site also describes how consumers can shop and compare prices.
MLTA ADOPTS PRINCIPLES OF FAIR CONDUCT
Preamble
The MLTA Principles of Fair Conduct represent the association’s commitment to promote behavior within the title industry that serves the needs and interests of consumers.
The Principles describe MLTA’s expectation of its Members to adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior and the laws and regulations governing the business of title insurance.
The “Appropriate Steps to Implement the MLTA Principles” sets out specific actions that Members can take, and suggests what government can do to assist the title industry in this regard.
MLTA encourages all if its Members to pledge to support The Principles, and to incorporate them into their daily business practices.
MLTA pledges to assist its members in implementing The Principals through ongoing training on ethical standards and legal compliance.
MLTA has formed a special Committee for ongoing review of The Principles annually to ensure that they continue to address the needs and interests of the consumer public.
MLTA PRINCIPLES OF FAIR CONDUCT
1. To engage only in business practices that are lawful and consistent with a high standard of ethical behavior.
2. To encourage a culture of compliance within their organizations for federal and state laws that govern the title insurance business and for these Principles.
3. To treat consumers in a fair and ethical manner.
4. To provide consumers with timely and comprehensive information regarding their policies, services, products, and prices so as to enable consumers to shop effectively among providers of title-related services.
5. To encourage and assist consumers to be educated purchasers of title insurance and title-related services.
Transferring Montana Real Estate?
Tax simplification and taxpayer education are central to increasing tax compliance and will help ensure tax fairness With this goal in mind, a coalition of business and trade groups has announced a joint effort to educate Montana and nonresident taxpayers about their tax liabilities related to real estate transfers through development of a brochure. The brochure will be distributed to realtors, title companies, CPAs, Clerk and Recorders, and other closing agents.
To view the pamphlet and learn more about the project go to this address: Transfer Pamphlet
As far back as 1909, the Montana Land Title Association has been representing you and your interests statewide. We present an effective voice before the Montana Legislature, city, county and state government officials.
Members in MLTA come from every facet of the industry. The Association acts for the benefit of the industry by rallying and serving all segments to deal effectively with important issues and interests MORE INFO.
