Alta Renews Trustlink As Elite Provider For 2026

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has renewed TrustLink as an ALTA Elite Provider for 2026, extending the company’s status in a program that highlights vendors serving title and settlement firms’ operational and compliance needs, according to an ALTA announcement.

ALTA’s Elite Provider program recognizes service providers that, in the association’s view, meet specific criteria for industry experience, financial stability, compliance and customer service and that offer discounts or other benefits to ALTA members. The program is designed to help title insurers and settlement services companies vet third-party vendors in a heavily regulated environment where escrow accounting and consumer funds management are under increasing scrutiny.

“The ALTA Elite Provider Program recognizes service providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the title insurance industry and the professionals who serve consumers every day,” ALTA CEO Chris Morton said in the announcement. “Elite Providers like TrustLink deliver reliable solutions, uphold high industry standards and help ALTA members operate more efficiently in a complex and evolving marketplace.”

TrustLink provides trust accounting services to title and settlement companies, with a focus on reconciliation and regulatory compliance. The company said it has more than 50 years of experience delivering daily and monthly three-way reconciliation supported by dedicated reconcilers. Its services also include segregation of duties, positive pay uploads to financial institutions and verification processes for account activity.

Beyond core reconciliation, TrustLink assists clients with unclaimed property reporting and 1099-S tax filing services, including Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) matching and reporting support to help settlement agents meet federal and state requirements.

“Title and settlement companies rely on TrustLink for critical operational responsibilities, including trust accounting and reconciliation,” Steve Modglin, vice president of operations at TrustLink, said. “Our team is focused on helping clients manage those processes efficiently, while supporting the reporting and compliance requirements they face.”

As part of its Elite Provider offering, TrustLink will waive positive pay setup fees for new customers who are ALTA members, according to the announcement.

Why this matters for title and settlement companies

Escrow and trust accounting has been a focus area for regulators, lenders and underwriters, especially as wire fraud risk and consumer protection standards increase. Many title and settlement firms lean on third-party providers for daily reconciliations, segregation of duties and positive pay controls to reduce the risk of fraud and audit findings.

For ALTA members, an Elite Provider designation can serve as one data point in vendor due diligence and can also offer cost savings tied to specific services. Firms evaluating back-office and compliance functions may look at Elite Provider participants as part of broader efforts to modernize operations, support underwriter requirements and prepare for potential audits.

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