North American Title AWARDED Certificate of Compliance by HA&W
North American Title Group, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (North American Title) have received a Certificate of Compliance from Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP (HA&W) through its ComplianceSuccess® program. The certificate attests that HA&W has examined North American Title's title insurance and settlement practices and concluded, in its opinion, they comply in all material respects with the American Land Title Association® (ALTA) Best Practices framework.
At
North American Title, we know staying compliant with the
Best Practices framework is not a one-time event. We are dedicated at every level of the company to staying abreast of regulatory changes and following Best Practices on an everyday basis for the benefit of all of our customer segments, providing:
North American Title: The Largest Title Company Certified by HA&W
With 135+ branches and more than 1,200 associates,
North American Title is the largest title company to receive this certification from HA&W. This is a testament to the dedicated associates and managers who have worked diligently to learn and implement the intricate policies and procedures to meet and exceed the high standards set by the
ALTA® Best Practices.
Security and Confidence for Agents of NATIC
When choosing your underwriter partner, you not only want to be confident you are getting expert underwriting support from a financially stable company, you want to be assured the company is meeting the highest business, legal and ethical standards for the safety and protection of your business and that of your clients. The time, effort and investment that
North American Title put into the certification process is a demonstration of the strong commitment we have at every level and in every division to make sure our partners and their customers are protected.
Compliance Assurance for our Lender Customers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has advised lenders that they are expected to have an effective process in place for managing the risks of third-party service providers, which include title companies and residential settlement agents such as North American Title. When lenders look to reduce their business and regulatory risks, they now have the assurance that North American Title’s settlement services and title insurance procedures meet the stringent regulatory standards set out by the CFPB.
Peace of Mind for our Real Estate Agent and Homebuilder Customers and their Clients
Our real estate agent and homebuilder customers are dedicated to ensuring their clients receive superior services during the complicated procedures of the closing process, as well as the best protection possible for the handling of their personal information. This Certificate of Compliance is evidence of the considerable investment of both time and money that
North American Title managers and staff have made at every level to implement the strict policies needed to ensure these valuable protections for your clients.
Protection for our Homebuyers and Sellers
Ultimately, the entire framework of the CFPB regulatory structure and Best Practices is aimed at protecting the consumer. The HA&W Certificate of Compliance confirms
North American Title’s commitment to following the Best Practices in seven areas – licensing, escrow accounting procedures, privacy and information security, settlement procedures, title policy production and delivery, professional liability insurance coverage, and consumer complaints – all of which are critical to the protection of our home buyers' ownership rights and nonpublic personal information.
For attentive service and superior homeownership protection, backed by the unsurpassed financial strength and stability of its S&P 500 parent company, call on North American Title today.
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*HA&W performed its examination during the three-month assessment period, March 1 through May 31, 2016, and issued its certificate on Sept. 14.