Stay Up-to-Date on the Changes Between the 2006 ALTA Policies and the 2021 ALTA Policies: Get the Facts Here.
The 2006 ALTA policies are set to expire on December 31, 2020. After that, the 2021 ALTA policies will go into effect. Lenders need to be aware of the changes between the two policies in order to avoid any potential problems. The most notable changes are as follows:
-The 2006 ALTA policy only insures the lender for the first $100,000 of the loan. The 2021 ALTA policy will insure the lender for the full loan amount.
-The 2006 ALTA policy does not cover title defects arising from forgery or fraudulent recording. The 2021 ALTA policy will cover these defects up to $1,000,000.
-The 2006 ALTA policy does not cover title defects arising from zoning or other land use violations. The 2021 ALTA policy will cover these defects up to $500,000.