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Fidelity Appeals FinCEN Ruling as Legal Fight Over Real Estate Reporting Rule Continues
The legal battle over FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule is entering a new phase, as Fidelity National Financial Inc. and Fidelity National Title Insurance Co. have formally appealed a federal court ruling that upheld the regulation. In a notice filed April 17, Fidelity is asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to review a lower court decision that denied the company’s motion for summary judgment and instead ruled in favor of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and FinCEN.
New Data Reveals Implementation Challenges Under FinCEN Rule
Significant operational strain, widespread uncertainty and growing concern defined the title industry’s experience under FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Rule, according to a new survey from ALTA. The findings from nearly 1,300 professionals reveal that, while companies worked to comply, the rule introduced complex requirements that disrupted workflows, created friction with consumers and raised fundamental questions about responsibility and risk. Read on to learn what specific changes ALTA would like FinCEN to make to the rule.
The FinCEN Fight Isn’t Over—Support TAN and Be a Part of It
When policy shifts, those who speak up shape what comes next. The recent court decisions surrounding the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule have created a critical opportunity for the title industry to influence the future of this regulation. Right now, lawmakers and regulators are paying attention. The question is: What are they hearing from you? Join TAN today!
FinCEN Pauses Reporting Following Federal Court Decision
Following a federal court ruling in Texas vacating FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Rule, FinCEN posted an alert on its website that said “reporting persons are not currently required to file real estate reports with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they fail to do so while the order remains in force.”
FinCEN Rule Vacated—Now’s the Time to be Heard in D.C.
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A major legal development has changed the dynamic around the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN’s) Residential Real Estate Rule and created a critical opportunity for the title industry to shape the future of this regulation. ALTA Advocacy Summit is a pivotal moment to influence what happens next. Policymakers need to hear directly from you! Register Today
Eastern District of Texas Vacates FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule
A significant legal development has impacted the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Residential Real Estate Rule, which went into effect on March 1, 2026. Yesterday, a judge in the Eastern District of Texas issued a ruling vacating the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule in its entirety.
SoftPro Expands FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Solution with e-Filing
In response to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) new Residential Real Estate Rule, SoftPro has expanded its previously-released integrated software solutions to now include direct e-filing to FinCEN.
PropLogix Becomes ALTA Elite Provider
PropLogix supports title and settlement teams with customer service–driven title production services, including FinCEN reporting workflow support and property due diligence research.
FinCEN’s Rule is Now in Effect. Do You Know What You’re Doing?
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FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule is officially in effect. If your company is still figuring out how to comply, you’re not alone. But the window for uncertainty is closing quickly. To help you meet the moment, ALTA has released the on-demand 2026 ALTA FinCEN Bootcamp recordings, featuring direct insights from Channing Mavrellis, FinCEN Senior Regulatory Policy Project Officer. ALTA Members save $300!
FinCEN’s Real Estate Reporting Rule Survives Two Court Challenges; New Lawsuit Seeks to Upend It
In the latest round of litigation over FinCEN’s Real Estate Reporting Rule, two federal courts recently rejected legal challenges to the rule’s validity, while a third lawsuit has now been filed seeking to block or vacate the regulation.
Share Your Feedback on FinCEN’s Real Estate Reporting Rule Implementation
Your feedback is critical in helping ALTA understand how the rule is working in practice, including any operational challenges, compliance questions or unintended impacts you may be experiencing.
From GTOs to Nationwide Mandate: The Real Reason FinCEN Reporting Matters
Rynoh’s workflow-driven FinCEN reporting module embeds FinCEN decisioning directly into daily operations, continuously reviewing transactions to identify those with reporting indicators, prompting early data collection, reading completed ALTA Buyer Information Collection Forms and guiding users through structured reporting steps. The system generates FinCEN’s Real Estate Report (Form 508C) with full audit logging, and automated submission to the BSA E-Filing System planned next.
ALTA Renews CloseSimple as Elite Provider
CloseSimple is an all-in-one platform for customer experience, fraud prevention, payments, and FinCEN compliance, will waive all setup fees for ALTA members.
How Title Professionals Should Approach Charging for FinCEN Real Estate Reporting
In most closings, the responsibility for completing and filing a Real Estate Report will fall on the title or settlement professional. Title companies and settlement agents may charge a fee for the work performed to comply with the reporting requirement, but only in a way that complies with applicable federal and state laws. Read on to learn how title professionals plan to handle charging for the rule.
Sun Title Launches FinCEN Resource
Michigan-based Sun Title launched an online education hub designed to help real estate professionals and consumers prepare for FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Rule, which takes effect March 1.
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Successful Title Agents Weaving Tech With Culture
After three challenging years of constrained inventory, rate volatility and slow-moving transactions, 2026 is shaping up to be the year the housing market finally regains its forward momentum. Forecasts project meaningful increases in home sales and mortgage volume, setting the stage for a year in which title and settlement professionals will need to balance operational readiness with rapid adoption of new technology.
FinCEN Releases New FAQs for Residential Real Estate Rule
FinCEN published about an additional 100 frequently asked questions (FAQs) to its Residential Real Estate Rule. The agency said the updated list supersede any prior FAQs that have been issued. FinCEN said it expects to publish further guidance in the future. ALTA is reviewing FinCEN’s updated FAQs.
Hear Directly from FinCEN—Now On Demand
FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule goes into effect on March 1, and you need clear, actionable guidance to prepare. Now, you can access that guidance on your schedule. ALTA has released the 2026 ALTA FinCEN Bootcamp recordings, featuring direct insights from Channing Mavrellis, FinCEN Senior Regulatory Policy Project Officer. ALTA Members get a discount! Click here for more.
Operational Readiness and Customer Engagement Take Center Stage for FinCEN Compliance
As the compliance date for FinCEN’s new Residential Real Estate Rule rule approaches, title companies across the country are shifting from understanding the rule to confronting a more immediate action of implementing operational changes without disrupting closings or damaging client relationships. Read on to learn more about what title and settlement companies should be doing from an operational implementation and customer engagement standpoint.
PropLogix Unveils FinCEN Reporting Service
According to PropLogix, its solution is fully managed. The company handles all buyer outreach, entity data collection, form completion and filing.
WFG Launches FinCEN Compliance Solutions
Already in use within the company’s direct operations, WFG National Title's FinCEN solutions are now available to members of the company's agent network as well as independent title agents, and are built to simplify compliance, reduce manual workload and provide audit-ready documentation.
SoftPro Releases New agentTRAX FinCEN Integration
SoftPro released a new integration with Fidelity National Financial’s (FNF) agentTRAX for data collection in response to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Residential Real Estate (RRE) Rule.
Westcor Partners With FinCEN Real Estate Report
Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. has partnered with FinCEN Real Estate Report to help title agents navigate and comply with the new FinCEN regulations.
Alanna.ai, Settlor Partner to Give Title Firms Technology Options for FinCEN Compliance
Alanna.ai and Settlor have collaborated to develop flexible technology solutions to help title and escrow companies comply with new federal regulatory reporting requirements under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Anti-Money Laundering (FinCEN) rule, which goes into effect March 1.
SoftPro Releases FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Data Collection Solutions
SoftPro has released integrated software solutions to help title professionals comply with the new Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) new anti-money laundering (AML) rule.
FinCEN Insider Joins ALTA FinCEN Bootcamp Lineup
FinCEN is helping shape how the Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule will work in practice, and now you can hear directly from them! ALTA is pleased to welcome Channing Mavrellis, Senior Regulatory Policy Project Officer at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), to this week's ALTA FinCEN Bootcamp. Join us Jan. 22-23 for this virtual event. Register now!
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Staying compliant in today’s title industry isn’t getting easier, but getting the right education can make all the difference. ALTA EDge 2026 delivers focused, practical learning through our Legal, Regulatory and Compliance track, designed to help you navigate evolving rules, reduce risk and protect your business. Register today to take advantage of the Early Bird rate!
Don’t Get Left Behind: Register for ALTA FinCEN Bootcamp
FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule is no longer a distant “someday” problem: It’s quickly becoming an operational reality. The ALTA FinCEN Bootcamp returns this month with updated, practical guidance to help title professionals prepare for what compliance will actually look like in 2026. Join us virtually on Jan. 22-23. Register today!