Chris Morton, the new CEO of the American Land Title Association (ALTA), shares his vision for the future of the title industry. With decades of experience in housing finance and policy advocacy, Chris discusses the regulatory challenges ahead, the evolving role of technology, and the critical importance of protecting property rights. From combating fraud to preparing for the FinCEN reporting rule, this episode delivers practical insights for title professionals navigating today’s complex landscape.
What you’ll learn from this episode
- How Chris Morton’s background in housing and policy shapes his leadership at ALTA
- Key regulatory challenges ahead, including the FinCEN real estate reporting rule
- Why fraud prevention and seller impersonation risk are top industry priorities
- The role of AI and digitization in title operations and agent intelligence
- Latest on attorney opinion letters and what title agents need to know
Resources mentioned in this episode
- ALTA Title Action Network
- 2025 ALTA FinCEN Bootcamp
- 2025 ALTA EDge
- 2025 ALTA Advocacy Summit
- Internet Crime Complaint Center
- National Association of REALTORS®
- FHFA
About Chris MortonChris Morton is the Chief Executive Officer for the American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association representing title insurance companies, title and settlement agents, independent abstracters, title searchers and real estate attorneys who protect real property owners and mortgage lenders against losses from defects in titles. Morton leads an organization focused on improving the skills and knowledge of providers in the real property transaction, effectively advocating for member concerns and standardizing products for industry use. Previously, Morton served as the Chief Advocacy Officer and Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for the association.
A seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the financial services arena, Morton has demonstrated success in numerous legislative and regulatory affairs leadership roles over his career. He has been recognized as a Top Lobbyist by The Hill newspaper and named as one of the 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy by Washingtonian magazine.
Connect with Chris
- Website: ALTA
- LinkedIn: Chris Morton
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New Leadership, New Vision: Chris Morton on the Future of ALTA
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Mo Choumil
CEO
Alltech National Title
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Mo Choumil
CEO
Alltech National Title
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