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Unregulated Alternatives to Title Insurance Protection
The ALTA 49 and 49.1 Endorsements give new and existing homeowners title insurance-backed protection against certain losses caused by deed or mortgage forgery. These endorsements offer an additional layer of protection against increasingly common real estate fraud.
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ALTA 49 Endorsements
The ALTA 49 and 49.1 Endorsements help protect homeowners from certain losses caused by deed fraud, forgery and seller impersonation. These innovative endorsements offer a title insurance-backed solution to emerging fraud risks that are increasingly affecting residential property owners.
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Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
The FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule, which was vacated following a federal court decision in March, requires title and settlement companies to report information about all-cash residential transactions nationwide involving legal entities and trusts.
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Real Estate-related Fraud
Real estate fraud includes a wide range of schemes where bad actors attempt to manipulate transactions, misrepresent ownership or redirect funds during the closing process. These threats extend beyond wire fraud and can include identity theft, deed fraud, seller impersonation and falsified documents.
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ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards
ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards establish the minimum requirements for surveys used in commercial real estate transactions. They help title professionals, lenders and surveyors identify boundary issues, easements, encroachments, access concerns and other matters that may affect insurable title.
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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the title insurance and settlement services sector, providing a diverse array of capabilities to enhance both efficiency and productivity.
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