ALTA is the American Land Title Association and the ALTA Settlement Statement is a standardized form that itemizes the debits and credits for the buyer and seller in a real estate transaction.
The title attorney or real estate attorney conducting the real estate settlement will provide a ALTA to the seller and the buyer. It's important to carefully review the ALTA to make sure there are no errors. This document is then signed by the seller and the buyer at closing.
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